Howard Elementary vs Montera Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Montera Elementary
Montclair · Public elementary · Grades K–6
564 students
| Measure | Howard Elementary Montclair, California | Montera Elementary Montclair, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2753 of 5,693 | #4052 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33843 of 50,301 | #43095 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 433 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 30% |
| city | Montclair | Montclair |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 22.8).
- •Howard Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 30%).
- •Howard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 36%).
- •Montera Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 88.9%).
- •Montera Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 24.1).
- •Montera Elementary is the larger school with 564 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 Montera Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Elementary ranks higher (37.2 vs 22.8 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 Montera Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Montclair and Montclair in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Elementary: 433. Montera Elementary: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Elementary and Montera Elementary rank in California?
Howard Elementary is 2753rd of 5,693 and Montera Elementary is 4052nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).