Charles Wagner Elementary vs Monte Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 267 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Wagner Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
440 students
Monte Vista Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
440 students
| Measure | Charles Wagner Elementary Placentia, California | Monte Vista Elementary Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #824 of 5,693 | #4897 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11445 of 50,301 | #47358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 440 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 29% |
| city | Placentia | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles Wagner Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 15.6).
- •Charles Wagner Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 29%).
- •Charles Wagner Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 31%).
- •Charles Wagner Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 93%).
- •Charles Wagner Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 24.4).
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 Charles Wagner Elementary better than Monte Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Charles Wagner Elementary ranks higher (69.8 vs 15.6 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 Charles Wagner Elementary and Monte Vista Elementary?
About 267 km in a straight line, between Placentia and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Wagner Elementary: 440. Monte Vista Elementary: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Wagner Elementary and Monte Vista Elementary rank in California?
Charles Wagner Elementary is 824th of 5,693 and Monte Vista Elementary is 4897th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).