Los Altos Elementary vs Montgomery Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 728 m 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
Montgomery Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
734 students
| Measure | Los Altos Elementary San Diego, California | Montgomery Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3199 of 5,693 | #781 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #37557 of 50,301 | #12453 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 263 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 21% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Altos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 27.2).
- •Los Altos Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Montgomery Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Montgomery Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 82.1%).
- •Los Altos Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.6).
- •Montgomery Middle is the larger school with 734 students compared with 263.
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 Montgomery Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Los Altos Elementary ranks higher (31.5 vs 27.2 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 Montgomery Middle?
About 728 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Altos Elementary: 263. Montgomery Middle: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Altos Elementary and Montgomery Middle rank in California?
Los Altos Elementary is 3199th of 5,693 and Montgomery Middle is 781st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).