Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary vs Montgomery (John J.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
763 students
Montgomery (John J.) Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
338 students
| Measure | Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary Chula Vista, California | Montgomery (John J.) Elementary Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3492 of 5,693 | #3085 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39752 of 50,301 | #36754 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 763 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.7% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery (John J.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.8 vs 28.1).
- •Montgomery (John J.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Montgomery (John J.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.7% vs 89.1%).
- •Montgomery (John J.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 23.1).
- •Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary is the larger school with 763 students compared with 338.
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 Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary better than Montgomery (John J.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery (John J.) Elementary ranks higher (32.8 vs 28.1 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 Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary and Montgomery (John J.) Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary: 763. Montgomery (John J.) Elementary: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary and Montgomery (John J.) Elementary rank in California?
Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary is 3492nd of 5,693 and Montgomery (John J.) Elementary is 3085th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).