Longley Way Elementary vs Monterey Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 433 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longley Way Elementary
Arcadia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
541 students
Monterey Park Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
541 students
| Measure | Longley Way Elementary Arcadia, California | Monterey Park Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #451 of 5,693 | #3810 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6822 of 50,301 | #41783 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 541 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 28% |
| city | Arcadia | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longley Way Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 24.9).
- •Longley Way Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 28%).
- •Longley Way Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 34%).
- •Longley Way Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 65.8%).
- •Monterey Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 23.5).
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 Longley Way Elementary better than Monterey Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Longley Way Elementary ranks higher (76.8 vs 24.9 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 Longley Way Elementary and Monterey Park Elementary?
About 433 km in a straight line, between Arcadia and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longley Way Elementary: 541. Monterey Park Elementary: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longley Way Elementary and Monterey Park Elementary rank in California?
Longley Way Elementary is 451st of 5,693 and Monterey Park Elementary is 3810th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).