KIPP Iluminar Academy vs Monterey Highlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Iluminar Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
593 students
Monterey Highlands Elementary
Monterey Park · Public elementary · Grades K–8
917 students
| Measure | KIPP Iluminar Academy Los Angeles, California | Monterey Highlands Elementary Monterey Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1116 of 5,693 | #736 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14915 of 50,301 | #10271 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 593 | 917 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 71% |
| city | Los Angeles | Monterey Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monterey Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 64.8).
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy does better on math proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Monterey Highlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 79.9%).
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 24.1).
- •Monterey Highlands Elementary is the larger school with 917 students compared with 593.
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy is a charter school while Monterey Highlands Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 KIPP Iluminar Academy better than Monterey Highlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monterey Highlands Elementary ranks higher (71.5 vs 64.8 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 KIPP Iluminar Academy and Monterey Highlands Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Monterey Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Iluminar Academy: 593. Monterey Highlands Elementary: 917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Iluminar Academy and Monterey Highlands Elementary rank in California?
KIPP Iluminar Academy is 1116th of 5,693 and Monterey Highlands Elementary is 736th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).