La Merced Academy vs Sierra View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 484 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
Sierra View Elementary
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
665 students
| Measure | La Merced Academy Montebello, California | Sierra View Elementary Oakdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4149 of 5,693 | #1472 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43656 of 50,301 | #19474 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 665 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 54% |
| city | Montebello | Oakdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 21.9).
- •Sierra View Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 25%).
- •Sierra View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 35%).
- •Sierra View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 73.7%).
- •La Merced Academy does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 22.9).
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 Sierra View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra View Elementary ranks higher (58.2 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 Sierra View Elementary?
About 484 km in a straight line, between Montebello and Oakdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Merced Academy: 665. Sierra View Elementary: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Merced Academy and Sierra View Elementary rank in California?
La Merced Academy is 4149th of 5,693 and Sierra View Elementary is 1472nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).