Hillcrest Elementary vs Monterey Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 968 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary
Monterey Park · Public elementary · Grades K–6
439 students
Monterey Vista Elementary
Monterey Park · Public elementary · Grades K–6
542 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary Monterey Park, California | Monterey Vista Elementary Monterey Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2364 of 5,693 | #1034 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30364 of 50,301 | #13846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 439 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 84% |
| city | Monterey Park | Monterey Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monterey Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 42.4).
- •Monterey Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 49%).
- •Monterey Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 49%).
- •Monterey Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 70.4%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 27.1).
- •Monterey Vista Elementary is the larger school with 542 students compared with 439.
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 Hillcrest Elementary better than Monterey Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monterey Vista Elementary ranks higher (66.4 vs 42.4 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 Hillcrest Elementary and Monterey Vista Elementary?
About 968 m in a straight line, between Monterey Park and Monterey Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary: 439. Monterey Vista Elementary: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary and Monterey Vista Elementary rank in California?
Hillcrest Elementary is 2364th of 5,693 and Monterey Vista Elementary is 1034th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).