Howell Mountain Elementary vs Pope Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howell Mountain Elementary
Angwin · Public elementary · Grades K–8
85 students
Pope Valley Elementary
Pope Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
46 students
| Measure | Howell Mountain Elementary Angwin, California | Pope Valley Elementary Pope Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1599 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #21025 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 85 | 46 |
| Enrollment | 85 | 46 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 34.5% |
| city | Angwin | Pope Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howell Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 32.8).
- •Howell Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Howell Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Howell Mountain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 69.6%).
- •Howell Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.3).
- •Howell Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 85 students compared with 46.
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 Howell Mountain Elementary better than Pope Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Howell Mountain Elementary ranks higher (55.9 vs 32.8 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 Howell Mountain Elementary and Pope Valley Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Angwin and Pope Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howell Mountain Elementary: 85. Pope Valley Elementary: 46. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howell Mountain Elementary and Pope Valley Elementary rank in California?
Howell Mountain Elementary is 1599th of 5,693 and Pope Valley Elementary is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).