Gabriela Mistral Elementary vs Monta Loma Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gabriela Mistral Elementary
Mountain View · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students
Monta Loma Elementary
Mountain View · Public elementary · Grades K–5
298 students
| Measure | Gabriela Mistral Elementary Mountain View, California | Monta Loma Elementary Mountain View, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #956 of 5,693 | #1458 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13004 of 50,301 | #19302 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 366 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| city | Mountain View | Mountain View |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gabriela Mistral Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 58.4).
- •Gabriela Mistral Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Gabriela Mistral Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Monta Loma Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 48.4%).
- •Monta Loma Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 20.3).
- •Gabriela Mistral Elementary is the larger school with 366 students compared with 298.
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 Gabriela Mistral Elementary better than Monta Loma Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gabriela Mistral Elementary ranks higher (67.6 vs 58.4 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 Gabriela Mistral Elementary and Monta Loma Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mountain View and Mountain View in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gabriela Mistral Elementary: 366. Monta Loma Elementary: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gabriela Mistral Elementary and Monta Loma Elementary rank in California?
Gabriela Mistral Elementary is 956th of 5,693 and Monta Loma Elementary is 1458th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).