Brightwood Elementary vs Carmel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 94 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brightwood Elementary
Monterey Park · Public elementary · Grades K–8
804 students
Carmel Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
804 students
| Measure | Brightwood Elementary Monterey Park, California | Carmel Elementary Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #823 of 5,693 | #4487 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11439 of 50,301 | #45430 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 804 | 804 |
| Enrollment | 804 | 804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 26% |
| city | Monterey Park | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brightwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 19.0).
- •Brightwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 26%).
- •Brightwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 35%).
- •Brightwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 82.7%).
- •Brightwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 25.1).
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 Brightwood Elementary better than Carmel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brightwood Elementary ranks higher (69.8 vs 19.0 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 Brightwood Elementary and Carmel Elementary?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Monterey Park and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brightwood Elementary: 804. Carmel Elementary: 804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brightwood Elementary and Carmel Elementary rank in California?
Brightwood Elementary is 823rd of 5,693 and Carmel Elementary is 4487th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).