Avondale Elementary vs Monterey Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale Elementary
Spring Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
Monterey Heights Elementary
Lemon Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
341 students
| Measure | Avondale Elementary Spring Valley, California | Monterey Heights Elementary Lemon Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3635 of 5,693 | #3359 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40743 of 50,301 | #38770 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 291 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 35% |
| city | Spring Valley | Lemon Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monterey Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 26.4).
- •Monterey Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Avondale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Monterey Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 88.7%).
- •Monterey Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.2 vs 26.5).
- •Monterey Heights Elementary is the larger school with 341 students compared with 291.
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 Avondale Elementary better than Monterey Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monterey Heights Elementary ranks higher (29.7 vs 26.4 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 Avondale Elementary and Monterey Heights Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Spring Valley and Lemon Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avondale Elementary: 291. Monterey Heights Elementary: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avondale Elementary and Monterey Heights Elementary rank in California?
Avondale Elementary is 3635th of 5,693 and Monterey Heights Elementary is 3359th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).