Howard Elementary vs Monte Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
Monte Vista Elementary
Montclair · Public elementary · Grades K–6
535 students
| Measure | Howard Elementary Montclair, California | Monte Vista Elementary Montclair, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2753 of 5,693 | #2639 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33843 of 50,301 | #32769 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 433 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| city | Montclair | Montclair |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monte Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.8 vs 37.2).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Howard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.9% vs 88.9%).
- •Howard Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 24.3).
- •Monte Vista Elementary is the larger school with 535 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 Monte Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monte Vista Elementary ranks higher (38.8 vs 37.2 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 Monte Vista Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Montclair and Montclair in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Elementary: 433. Monte Vista Elementary: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Elementary and Monte Vista Elementary rank in California?
Howard Elementary is 2753rd of 5,693 and Monte Vista Elementary is 2639th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).