Dean L. Shively vs Monte Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean L. Shively
South El Monte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
289 students
Monte Vista Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–8
785 students
| Measure | Dean L. Shively South El Monte, California | Monte Vista Elementary El Monte, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #692 of 1,334 | #2878 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11637 of 15,369 | #35050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 289 | 785 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 785 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| city | South El Monte | El Monte |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monte Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 31.4).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 48%).
- •Dean L. Shively does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 90.4%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 26.3).
- •Monte Vista Elementary is the larger school with 785 students compared with 289.
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 Dean L. Shively better than Monte Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monte Vista Elementary ranks higher (35.4 vs 31.4 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 Dean L. Shively and Monte Vista Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between South El Monte and El Monte in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dean L. Shively: 289. Monte Vista Elementary: 785. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dean L. Shively and Monte Vista Elementary rank in California?
Dean L. Shively is 692nd of 1,334 and Monte Vista Elementary is 2878th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).