Harry S. Truman Elementary vs Mountain Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry S. Truman Elementary
La Quinta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
635 students
Mountain Vista Elementary
Indio · Public elementary · Grades K–6
599 students
| Measure | Harry S. Truman Elementary La Quinta, California | Mountain Vista Elementary Indio, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2281 of 5,693 | #4469 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29583 of 50,301 | #45310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 635 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 21% |
| city | La Quinta | Indio |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry S. Truman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 19.3).
- •Harry S. Truman Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 21%).
- •Harry S. Truman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 34%).
- •Mountain Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 80.2%).
- •Mountain Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 25.4).
- •Harry S. Truman Elementary is the larger school with 635 students compared with 599.
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 Harry S. Truman Elementary better than Mountain Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harry S. Truman Elementary ranks higher (43.5 vs 19.3 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 Harry S. Truman Elementary and Mountain Vista Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between La Quinta and Indio in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry S. Truman Elementary: 635. Mountain Vista Elementary: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry S. Truman Elementary and Mountain Vista Elementary rank in California?
Harry S. Truman Elementary is 2281st of 5,693 and Mountain Vista Elementary is 4469th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).