City Terrace Elementary vs Monterey Highlands 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.
City Terrace Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students
Monterey Highlands Elementary
Monterey Park · Public elementary · Grades K–8
917 students
| Measure | City Terrace Elementary Los Angeles, California | Monterey Highlands Elementary Monterey Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2161 of 5,693 | #736 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28305 of 50,301 | #10271 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 313 | 917 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 71% |
| city | Los Angeles | Monterey Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monterey Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 45.4).
- •Monterey Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •Monterey Highlands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 55%).
- •Monterey Highlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 78.6%).
- •City Terrace Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 24.1).
- •Monterey Highlands Elementary is the larger school with 917 students compared with 313.
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 City Terrace Elementary better than Monterey Highlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monterey Highlands Elementary ranks higher (71.5 vs 45.4 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 City Terrace Elementary and Monterey Highlands Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Monterey Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Terrace Elementary: 313. Monterey Highlands Elementary: 917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Terrace Elementary and Monterey Highlands Elementary rank in California?
City Terrace Elementary is 2161st of 5,693 and Monterey Highlands Elementary is 736th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).