Harborside Elementary vs Montgomery (John J.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harborside Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
524 students
Montgomery (John J.) Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
338 students
| Measure | Harborside Elementary Chula Vista, California | Montgomery (John J.) Elementary Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3933 of 5,693 | #3085 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42495 of 50,301 | #36754 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 524 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery (John J.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.8 vs 23.7).
- •Montgomery (John J.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Montgomery (John J.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Harborside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 89.1%).
- •Montgomery (John J.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 21.8).
- •Harborside Elementary is the larger school with 524 students compared with 338.
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 Harborside Elementary better than Montgomery (John J.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery (John J.) Elementary ranks higher (32.8 vs 23.7 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 Harborside Elementary and Montgomery (John J.) Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harborside Elementary: 524. Montgomery (John J.) Elementary: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harborside Elementary and Montgomery (John J.) Elementary rank in California?
Harborside Elementary is 3933rd of 5,693 and Montgomery (John J.) Elementary is 3085th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).