Browns Elementary vs Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 217 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Browns Elementary
Rio Oso · Public elementary · Grades K–8
143 students
Mountain Elementary
Soquel · Public elementary · Grades K–6
143 students
| Measure | Browns Elementary Rio Oso, California | Mountain Elementary Soquel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1628 of 5,693 | #663 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #21498 of 50,301 | #9462 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 143 | 143 |
| Enrollment | 143 | 143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| city | Rio Oso | Soquel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 55.2).
- •Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Mountain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 29.4%).
- •Browns Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.9).
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 Browns Elementary better than Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Elementary ranks higher (72.7 vs 55.2 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 Browns Elementary and Mountain Elementary?
About 217 km in a straight line, between Rio Oso and Soquel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Browns Elementary: 143. Mountain Elementary: 143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Browns Elementary and Mountain Elementary rank in California?
Browns Elementary is 1628th of 5,693 and Mountain Elementary is 663rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).