La Merced Intermediate vs Montebello Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Merced Intermediate
Montebello · Public middle · Grades 6–8
682 students
Montebello Intermediate
Montebello · Public middle · Grades 6–8
733 students
| Measure | La Merced Intermediate Montebello, California | Montebello Intermediate Montebello, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1212 of 1,334 | #1260 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14884 of 15,369 | #15104 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 682 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 12% |
| city | Montebello | Montebello |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Merced Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.2 vs 9.9).
- •La Merced Intermediate does better on math proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •La Merced Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Montebello Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 92.4%).
- •Montebello Intermediate does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.0).
- •Montebello Intermediate is the larger school with 733 students compared with 682.
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 Intermediate better than Montebello Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), La Merced Intermediate ranks higher (12.2 vs 9.9 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 Intermediate and Montebello Intermediate?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Montebello and Montebello in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Merced Intermediate: 682. Montebello Intermediate: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Merced Intermediate and Montebello Intermediate rank in California?
La Merced Intermediate is 1212th of 1,334 and Montebello Intermediate is 1260th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).