Baker Elementary vs El Monte High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baker Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–6
601 students
El Monte High
El Monte · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,383 students
| Measure | Baker Elementary El Monte, California | El Monte High El Monte, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3913 of 5,693 | #604 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #42407 of 50,301 | #11210 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 601 | 1,383 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 1,383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 41% |
| city | El Monte | El Monte |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Monte High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 23.8).
- •El Monte High does better on math proficiency (41% vs 33%).
- •El Monte High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Baker Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 95.8%).
- •Baker Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 20.3).
- •El Monte High is the larger school with 1,383 students compared with 601.
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 Baker Elementary better than El Monte High?
On the Success Index (US), El Monte High ranks higher (38.9 vs 23.8 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 Baker Elementary and El Monte High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between El Monte and El Monte in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker Elementary: 601. El Monte High: 1,383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker Elementary and El Monte High rank in California?
Baker Elementary is 3913th of 5,693 and El Monte High is 604th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).