James Foster Elementary vs Mountainview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Foster Elementary
Saugus · Public elementary · Grades K–6
508 students
Mountainview Elementary
Saugus · Public elementary · Grades K–6
917 students
| Measure | James Foster Elementary Saugus, California | Mountainview Elementary Saugus, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1615 of 5,693 | #981 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #21248 of 50,301 | #13377 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 508 | 917 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 29.9 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 56% |
| city | Saugus | Saugus |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountainview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 55.6).
- •Mountainview Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Mountainview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 60%).
- •Mountainview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 39.2%).
- •Mountainview Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.5 vs 29.9).
- •Mountainview Elementary is the larger school with 917 students compared with 508.
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 James Foster Elementary better than Mountainview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountainview Elementary ranks higher (67.1 vs 55.6 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 James Foster Elementary and Mountainview Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Saugus and Saugus in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Foster Elementary: 508. Mountainview Elementary: 917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Foster Elementary and Mountainview Elementary rank in California?
James Foster Elementary is 1615th of 5,693 and Mountainview Elementary is 981st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).