Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary vs Monterey Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary
Rosemead · Public elementary · Grades K–6
390 students
Monterey Vista Elementary
Monterey Park · Public elementary · Grades K–6
542 students
| Measure | Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary Rosemead, California | Monterey Vista Elementary Monterey Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1840 of 5,693 | #1034 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24453 of 50,301 | #13846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 390 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 84% |
| city | Rosemead | Monterey Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monterey Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 51.0).
- •Monterey Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 59%).
- •Monterey Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 59%).
- •Monterey Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 77.2%).
- •Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 27.1).
- •Monterey Vista Elementary is the larger school with 542 students compared with 390.
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 Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary better than Monterey Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monterey Vista Elementary ranks higher (66.4 vs 51.0 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 Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary and Monterey Vista Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rosemead and Monterey Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary: 390. Monterey Vista Elementary: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary and Monterey Vista Elementary rank in California?
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary is 1840th of 5,693 and Monterey Vista Elementary is 1034th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).