La Merced Academy vs Montebello Gardens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km 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
Montebello Gardens Elementary
Pico Rivera · Public elementary · Grades K–5
230 students
| Measure | La Merced Academy Montebello, California | Montebello Gardens Elementary Pico Rivera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4149 of 5,693 | #1959 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43656 of 50,301 | #25759 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 665 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 57% |
| city | Montebello | Pico Rivera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montebello Gardens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 21.9).
- •Montebello Gardens Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 25%).
- •Montebello Gardens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 35%).
- •La Merced Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 87.8%).
- •La Merced Academy does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.0).
- •La Merced Academy is the larger school with 665 students compared with 230.
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 Montebello Gardens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Montebello Gardens Elementary ranks higher (49.1 vs 21.9 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 La Merced Academy and Montebello Gardens Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Montebello and Pico Rivera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Merced Academy: 665. Montebello Gardens Elementary: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Merced Academy and Montebello Gardens Elementary rank in California?
La Merced Academy is 4149th of 5,693 and Montebello Gardens Elementary is 1959th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).