Los Altos Elementary vs Mark Twain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 772 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Altos Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
263 students
Mark Twain Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
263 students
| Measure | Los Altos Elementary San Diego, California | Mark Twain Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3199 of 5,693 | #4647 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37557 of 50,301 | #46233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 263 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | San Diego | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Altos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 17.7).
- •Los Altos Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Los Altos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Los Altos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 83.3%).
- •Los Altos Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.9).
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 Mark Twain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Altos Elementary ranks higher (31.5 vs 17.7 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 Mark Twain Elementary?
About 772 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Altos Elementary: 263. Mark Twain Elementary: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Altos Elementary and Mark Twain Elementary rank in California?
Los Altos Elementary is 3199th of 5,693 and Mark Twain Elementary is 4647th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).