Howell Mountain Elementary vs Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.8 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
Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate
St. Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
257 students
| Measure | Howell Mountain Elementary Angwin, California | Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate St. Helena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1599 of 5,693 | #182 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #21025 of 50,301 | #3287 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 85 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 85 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 50% |
| city | Angwin | St. Helena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 55.9).
- •Howell Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 50%).
- •Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 44.5%).
- •Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 60%).
- •Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.2).
- •Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate is the larger school with 257 students compared with 85.
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 Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate ranks higher (70.3 vs 55.9 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 Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Angwin and St. Helena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howell Mountain Elementary: 85. Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howell Mountain Elementary and Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate rank in California?
Howell Mountain Elementary is 1599th of 5,693 and Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate is 182nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).