Avocado Elementary vs Monte Vista High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avocado Elementary
La Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
573 students
Monte Vista High
Spring Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,543 students
| Measure | Avocado Elementary La Mesa, California | Monte Vista High Spring Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2779 of 5,693 | #870 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #34083 of 50,301 | #13557 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 573 | 1,543 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 1,543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| city | La Mesa | Spring Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Avocado Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 29.0).
- •Avocado Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Avocado Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Avocado Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 76.2%).
- •Monte Vista High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 26.0).
- •Monte Vista High is the larger school with 1,543 students compared with 573.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Avocado Elementary better than Monte Vista High?
On the Success Index (US), Avocado Elementary ranks higher (36.8 vs 29.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Avocado Elementary and Monte Vista High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and Spring Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avocado Elementary: 573. Monte Vista High: 1,543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avocado Elementary and Monte Vista High rank in California?
Avocado Elementary is 2779th of 5,693 and Monte Vista High is 870th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).