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De Anza Elementary vs Mountain Heights Academy

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 76 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureDe Anza Elementary
San Jacinto, California
Mountain Heights Academy
San Jacinto, California
Success Index (US)
20
Lower 50%
13
Lower 50%
State rank#4337 of 5,693#1274 of 1,343
National rank#44641 of 50,301#16299 of 16,910
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryHigh
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“5Grades 9โ€“12
Students692125
Enrollment692125
Free/reduced-price lunch88.2%91.2%
Students per teacher22.341.7
Reading proficiency36%32%
Math proficiency30%2.5%
citySan JacintoSan Jacinto
stateCaliforniaCalifornia
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The verdict

  • โ€ขDe Anza Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 13.4).
  • โ€ขDe Anza Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 2.5%).
  • โ€ขDe Anza Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
  • โ€ขDe Anza Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.2% vs 91.2%).
  • โ€ขDe Anza Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 41.7).
  • โ€ขDe Anza Elementary is the larger school with 692 students compared with 125.

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 De Anza Elementary better than Mountain Heights Academy?

On the Success Index (US), De Anza Elementary ranks higher (20.3 vs 13.4 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 De Anza Elementary and Mountain Heights Academy?

About 76 m in a straight line, between San Jacinto and San Jacinto in California.

Which has the better Enrollment?

De Anza Elementary: 692. Mountain Heights Academy: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do De Anza Elementary and Mountain Heights Academy rank in California?

De Anza Elementary is 4337th of 5,693 and Mountain Heights Academy is 1274th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).