La Merced Academy vs La Merced Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 261 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Merced Academy
Montebello · Public elementary · Grades K–8
665 students
La Merced Intermediate
Montebello · Public middle · Grades 6–8
682 students
| Measure | La Merced Academy Montebello, California | La Merced Intermediate Montebello, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4149 of 5,693 | #1212 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #43656 of 50,301 | #14884 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 665 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 19% |
| city | Montebello | Montebello |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Merced Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 12.2).
- •La Merced Academy does better on math proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •La Merced Academy does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 28%).
- •La Merced Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 92.4%).
- •La Merced Intermediate does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.2).
- •La Merced Intermediate is the larger school with 682 students compared with 665.
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 La Merced Academy better than La Merced Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), La Merced Academy ranks higher (21.9 vs 12.2 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 La Merced Academy and La Merced Intermediate?
About 261 m in a straight line, between Montebello and Montebello in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Merced Academy: 665. La Merced Intermediate: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Merced Academy and La Merced Intermediate rank in California?
La Merced Academy is 4149th of 5,693 and La Merced Intermediate is 1212th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).