La Mirada Elementary vs Montgomery Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Mirada Elementary
San Ysidro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
382 students
Montgomery Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
734 students
| Measure | La Mirada Elementary San Ysidro, California | Montgomery Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4189 of 5,693 | #781 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #43847 of 50,301 | #12453 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 382 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| city | San Ysidro | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 21.6).
- •La Mirada Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Montgomery Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 31%).
- •La Mirada Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 63.5%).
- •Montgomery Middle does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.5).
- •Montgomery Middle is the larger school with 734 students compared with 382.
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 Mirada Elementary better than Montgomery Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery Middle ranks higher (27.2 vs 21.6 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 Mirada Elementary and Montgomery Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Ysidro and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Mirada Elementary: 382. Montgomery Middle: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Mirada Elementary and Montgomery Middle rank in California?
La Mirada Elementary is 4189th of 5,693 and Montgomery Middle is 781st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).