Howard Elementary vs Mission Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Elementary
Montclair · Public elementary · Grades K–6
433 students
Mission Elementary
Ontario · Public elementary · Grades K–6
571 students
| Measure | Howard Elementary Montclair, California | Mission Elementary Ontario, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2753 of 5,693 | #3730 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33843 of 50,301 | #41281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 433 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 37% |
| city | Montclair | Ontario |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 25.7).
- •Howard Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Howard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 41%).
- •Mission Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.4% vs 88.9%).
- •Mission Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 24.1).
- •Mission Elementary is the larger school with 571 students compared with 433.
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 Howard Elementary better than Mission Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Elementary ranks higher (37.2 vs 25.7 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 Howard Elementary and Mission Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Montclair and Ontario in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Elementary: 433. Mission Elementary: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Elementary and Mission Elementary rank in California?
Howard Elementary is 2753rd of 5,693 and Mission Elementary is 3730th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).