Durfee Elementary vs La Merced Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durfee Elementary
Pico Rivera · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students
La Merced Academy
Montebello · Public elementary · Grades K–8
665 students
| Measure | Durfee Elementary Pico Rivera, California | La Merced Academy Montebello, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3622 of 5,693 | #4149 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40703 of 50,301 | #43656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 322 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| city | Pico Rivera | Montebello |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durfee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 21.9).
- •Durfee Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Durfee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •La Merced Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 78.3%).
- •La Merced Academy does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 24.8).
- •La Merced Academy is the larger school with 665 students compared with 322.
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 Durfee Elementary better than La Merced Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Durfee Elementary ranks higher (26.5 vs 21.9 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 Durfee Elementary and La Merced Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pico Rivera and Montebello in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durfee Elementary: 322. La Merced Academy: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durfee Elementary and La Merced Academy rank in California?
Durfee Elementary is 3622nd of 5,693 and La Merced Academy is 4149th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).