John C. Fremont Elementary vs Mountain Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John C. Fremont Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
578 students
Mountain Avenue Elementary
La Crescenta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
551 students
| Measure | John C. Fremont Elementary Glendale, California | Mountain Avenue Elementary La Crescenta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1127 of 5,693 | #522 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15048 of 50,301 | #7675 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 578 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 77% |
| city | Glendale | La Crescenta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 64.6).
- •Mountain Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Mountain Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 69%).
- •Mountain Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 39.8%).
- •John C. Fremont Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 27.6).
- •John C. Fremont Elementary is the larger school with 578 students compared with 551.
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 John C. Fremont Elementary better than Mountain Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Avenue Elementary ranks higher (75.5 vs 64.6 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 John C. Fremont Elementary and Mountain Avenue Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Glendale and La Crescenta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John C. Fremont Elementary: 578. Mountain Avenue Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John C. Fremont Elementary and Mountain Avenue Elementary rank in California?
John C. Fremont Elementary is 1127th of 5,693 and Mountain Avenue Elementary is 522nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).