Dean L. Shively vs Potrero Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Potrero Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–8
596 students
| Measure | Dean L. Shively South El Monte, California | Potrero Elementary El Monte, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #692 of 1,334 | #4304 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11637 of 15,369 | #44480 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 289 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| city | South El Monte | El Monte |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dean L. Shively scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.4 vs 20.6).
- •Dean L. Shively does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Dean L. Shively does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 39%).
- •Dean L. Shively does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 95.3%).
- •Potrero Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 26.3).
- •Potrero Elementary is the larger school with 596 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 Potrero Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dean L. Shively ranks higher (31.4 vs 20.6 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 Dean L. Shively and Potrero Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between South El Monte and El Monte in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dean L. Shively: 289. Potrero Elementary: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dean L. Shively and Potrero Elementary rank in California?
Dean L. Shively is 692nd of 1,334 and Potrero Elementary is 4304th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).