Baywood Elementary vs Monarch Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baywood Elementary
Los Osos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
Monarch Grove Elementary
Los Osos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | Baywood Elementary Los Osos, California | Monarch Grove Elementary Los Osos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2005 of 5,693 | #804 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26408 of 50,301 | #11101 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 342 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Los Osos | Los Osos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monarch Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 48.1).
- •Monarch Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Monarch Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Monarch Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 48.5%).
- •Baywood Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 23.1).
- •Baywood Elementary is the larger school with 342 students compared with 324.
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 Baywood Elementary better than Monarch Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monarch Grove Elementary ranks higher (70.3 vs 48.1 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 Baywood Elementary and Monarch Grove Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Los Osos and Los Osos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baywood Elementary: 342. Monarch Grove Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baywood Elementary and Monarch Grove Elementary rank in California?
Baywood Elementary is 2005th of 5,693 and Monarch Grove Elementary is 804th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).