Garden Gate Elementary vs Monta Vista High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Gate Elementary
Cupertino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students
Monta Vista High
Cupertino · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,630 students
| Measure | Garden Gate Elementary Cupertino, California | Monta Vista High Cupertino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #146 of 5,693 | #15 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3688 of 50,301 | #1051 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 471 | 1,630 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 1,630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 89% |
| city | Cupertino | Cupertino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.4 vs 81.5).
- •Garden Gate Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 89%).
- •Monta Vista High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 84%).
- •Monta Vista High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6% vs 20.8%).
- •Garden Gate Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 24.0).
- •Monta Vista High is the larger school with 1,630 students compared with 471.
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 Garden Gate Elementary better than Monta Vista High?
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 Garden Gate Elementary and Monta Vista High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Cupertino and Cupertino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Gate Elementary: 471. Monta Vista High: 1,630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Gate Elementary and Monta Vista High rank in California?
Garden Gate Elementary is 146th of 5,693 and Monta Vista High is 15th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).