Bella Vista Elementary vs Joseph A. Gascon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bella Vista Elementary
Monterey Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
Joseph A. Gascon Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
513 students
| Measure | Bella Vista Elementary Monterey Park, California | Joseph A. Gascon Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2206 of 5,693 | #4329 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28832 of 50,301 | #44598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 530 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 28% |
| city | Monterey Park | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bella Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 20.4).
- •Bella Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 28%).
- •Bella Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 35%).
- •Bella Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 20.5).
- •Bella Vista Elementary is the larger school with 530 students compared with 513.
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 Bella Vista Elementary better than Joseph A. Gascon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bella Vista Elementary ranks higher (44.6 vs 20.4 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 Bella Vista Elementary and Joseph A. Gascon Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Monterey Park and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bella Vista Elementary: 530. Joseph A. Gascon Elementary: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bella Vista Elementary and Joseph A. Gascon Elementary rank in California?
Bella Vista Elementary is 2206th of 5,693 and Joseph A. Gascon Elementary is 4329th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).