Los Altos Elementary vs Los Molinos Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 612 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Altos Elementary
Hacienda Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Los Molinos Elementary
Hacienda Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
505 students
| Measure | Los Altos Elementary Hacienda Heights, California | Los Molinos Elementary Hacienda Heights, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1729 of 5,693 | #857 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #22789 of 50,301 | #11803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 391 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 77% |
| city | Hacienda Heights | Hacienda Heights |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Molinos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 53.4).
- •Los Molinos Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 53%).
- •Los Molinos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 66%).
- •Los Molinos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 67%).
- •Los Altos Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 24.0).
- •Los Molinos Elementary is the larger school with 505 students compared with 391.
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 Los Altos Elementary better than Los Molinos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Molinos Elementary ranks higher (69.3 vs 53.4 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 Los Altos Elementary and Los Molinos Elementary?
About 612 m in a straight line, between Hacienda Heights and Hacienda Heights in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Altos Elementary: 391. Los Molinos Elementary: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Altos Elementary and Los Molinos Elementary rank in California?
Los Altos Elementary is 1729th of 5,693 and Los Molinos Elementary is 857th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).