Dunsmore Elementary vs Monte Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunsmore Elementary
La Crescenta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
589 students
Monte Vista Elementary
La Crescenta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
721 students
| Measure | Dunsmore Elementary La Crescenta, California | Monte Vista Elementary La Crescenta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #667 of 5,693 | #385 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9503 of 50,301 | #6149 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 589 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 27.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 85% |
| city | La Crescenta | La Crescenta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monte Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 72.6).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 72%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 38.9%).
- •Dunsmore Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 27.7).
- •Monte Vista Elementary is the larger school with 721 students compared with 589.
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 Dunsmore Elementary better than Monte Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monte Vista Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 72.6 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 Dunsmore Elementary and Monte Vista Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between La Crescenta and La Crescenta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunsmore Elementary: 589. Monte Vista Elementary: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunsmore Elementary and Monte Vista Elementary rank in California?
Dunsmore Elementary is 667th of 5,693 and Monte Vista Elementary is 385th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).