Fremont Elementary vs La Merced Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 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 Intermediate
Montebello · Public middle · Grades 6–8
682 students
| Measure | Fremont Elementary Montebello, California | La Merced Intermediate Montebello, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5236 of 5,693 | #1212 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48592 of 50,301 | #14884 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 366 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| city | Montebello | Montebello |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.7 vs 12.2).
- •Fremont Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •La Merced Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Fremont Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 92.4%).
- •La Merced Intermediate does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 24.4).
- •La Merced Intermediate is the larger school with 682 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 Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fremont Elementary and La Merced Intermediate?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Montebello and Montebello in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fremont Elementary: 366. La Merced Intermediate: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fremont Elementary and La Merced Intermediate rank in California?
Fremont Elementary is 5236th of 5,693 and La Merced Intermediate is 1212th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).