Empower Generations vs Monte Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empower Generations
Lancaster · Charter high · Grades 9–12
81 students
Monte Vista Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
788 students
| Measure | Empower Generations Lancaster, California | Monte Vista Elementary Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1105 of 1,343 | #4712 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15209 of 16,910 | #46549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 81 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 81 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 89.6% |
| Students per teacher | 40.5 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 26% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Empower Generations scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 17.1).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 24.5%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 24.5%).
- •Empower Generations does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 89.6%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.4 vs 40.5).
- •Monte Vista Elementary is the larger school with 788 students compared with 81.
- •Empower Generations is a charter school while Monte Vista Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Empower Generations better than Monte Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Empower Generations ranks higher (20.3 vs 17.1 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 Empower Generations and Monte Vista Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empower Generations: 81. Monte Vista Elementary: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empower Generations and Monte Vista Elementary rank in California?
Empower Generations is 1105th of 1,343 and Monte Vista Elementary is 4712th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).