Carmel River Elementary vs Monte Vista
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel River Elementary
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
Monte Vista
Monterey · Public elementary · Grades K–8
688 students
| Measure | Carmel River Elementary Carmel, California | Monte Vista Monterey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #117 of 5,693 | #1975 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3418 of 50,301 | #26040 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 400 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.8% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 47% |
| city | Carmel | Monterey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmel River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 48.7).
- •Carmel River Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 47%).
- •Carmel River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 52%).
- •Carmel River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 45.9%).
- •Carmel River Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 23.7).
- •Monte Vista is the larger school with 688 students compared with 400.
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 Carmel River Elementary better than Monte Vista?
On the Success Index (US), Carmel River Elementary ranks higher (82.9 vs 48.7 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 Carmel River Elementary and Monte Vista?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Monterey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel River Elementary: 400. Monte Vista: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel River Elementary and Monte Vista rank in California?
Carmel River Elementary is 117th of 5,693 and Monte Vista is 1975th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).