Baker Elementary vs Mountain View High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Mountain View High
El Monte · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,123 students
| Measure | Baker Elementary El Monte, California | Mountain View High El Monte, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3913 of 5,693 | #926 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #42407 of 50,301 | #13997 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 601 | 1,123 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 1,123 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 21% |
| city | El Monte | El Monte |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 23.8).
- •Baker Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 21%).
- •Mountain View High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Baker Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 96.2%).
- •Baker Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 20.1).
- •Mountain View High is the larger school with 1,123 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 Mountain View High?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View High ranks higher (26.9 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 Mountain View High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between El Monte and El Monte in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker Elementary: 601. Mountain View High: 1,123. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker Elementary and Mountain View High rank in California?
Baker Elementary is 3913th of 5,693 and Mountain View High is 926th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).