Crescenta Valley High vs Mountain Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crescenta Valley High
La Crescenta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,624 students
Mountain Avenue Elementary
La Crescenta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
551 students
| Measure | Crescenta Valley High La Crescenta, California | Mountain Avenue Elementary La Crescenta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #203 of 1,343 | #522 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5058 of 16,910 | #7675 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,624 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 77% |
| city | La Crescenta | La Crescenta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 62.9).
- •Mountain Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 58%).
- •Mountain Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 66%).
- •Crescenta Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 35.2%).
- •Crescenta Valley High does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 27.6).
- •Crescenta Valley High is the larger school with 2,624 students compared with 551.
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 Crescenta Valley High better than Mountain Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Avenue Elementary ranks higher (75.5 vs 62.9 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 Crescenta Valley High and Mountain Avenue Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between La Crescenta and La Crescenta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crescenta Valley High: 2,624. Mountain Avenue Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crescenta Valley High and Mountain Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Crescenta Valley High is 203rd of 1,343 and Mountain Avenue Elementary is 522nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).