Fremont Elementary vs La Merced Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fremont Elementary
Montebello · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students
La Merced Academy
Montebello · Public elementary · Grades K–8
665 students
| Measure | Fremont Elementary Montebello, California | La Merced Academy Montebello, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5236 of 5,693 | #4149 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48592 of 50,301 | #43656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 366 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 25% |
| city | Montebello | Montebello |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Merced Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 12.7).
- •La Merced Academy does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •La Merced Academy does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •La Merced Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 88.8%).
- •La Merced Academy does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 24.4).
- •La Merced Academy is the larger school with 665 students compared with 366.
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 Fremont Elementary better than La Merced Academy?
On the Success Index (US), La Merced Academy ranks higher (21.9 vs 12.7 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 Fremont Elementary and La Merced Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Montebello and Montebello in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fremont Elementary: 366. La Merced Academy: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fremont Elementary and La Merced Academy rank in California?
Fremont Elementary is 5236th of 5,693 and La Merced Academy is 4149th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).