Diamond Elementary vs Monte Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diamond Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
Monte Vista Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
| Measure | Diamond Elementary Santa Ana, California | Monte Vista Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4145 of 5,693 | #4986 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43636 of 50,301 | #47707 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 367 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Diamond Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 14.9).
- •Diamond Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Diamond Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Diamond Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.7% vs 98.3%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.9).
- •Diamond Elementary is the larger school with 367 students compared with 348.
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 Diamond Elementary better than Monte Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Diamond Elementary ranks higher (21.9 vs 14.9 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 Diamond Elementary and Monte Vista Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diamond Elementary: 367. Monte Vista Elementary: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diamond Elementary and Monte Vista Elementary rank in California?
Diamond Elementary is 4145th of 5,693 and Monte Vista Elementary is 4986th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).