Dunsmore Elementary vs Mountain View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Mountain View Elementary
Tujunga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
567 students
| Measure | Dunsmore Elementary La Crescenta, California | Mountain View Elementary Tujunga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #667 of 5,693 | #1888 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9503 of 50,301 | #25049 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 589 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| city | La Crescenta | Tujunga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunsmore Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 50.2).
- •Dunsmore Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Dunsmore Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Dunsmore Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 75.8%).
- •Dunsmore Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.6).
- •Dunsmore Elementary is the larger school with 589 students compared with 567.
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 Mountain View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dunsmore Elementary ranks higher (72.6 vs 50.2 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 Mountain View Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between La Crescenta and Tujunga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunsmore Elementary: 589. Mountain View Elementary: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunsmore Elementary and Mountain View Elementary rank in California?
Dunsmore Elementary is 667th of 5,693 and Mountain View Elementary is 1888th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).