Macy Intermediate vs Monterey Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Macy Intermediate
Monterey Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
576 students
Monterey Vista Elementary
Monterey Park · Public elementary · Grades K–6
542 students
| Measure | Macy Intermediate Monterey Park, California | Monterey Vista Elementary Monterey Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #752 of 1,334 | #1034 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12203 of 15,369 | #13846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 576 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 84% |
| city | Monterey Park | Monterey Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monterey Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 28.5).
- •Monterey Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 28%).
- •Monterey Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 45%).
- •Monterey Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 76%).
- •Macy Intermediate does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 27.1).
- •Macy Intermediate is the larger school with 576 students compared with 542.
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 Macy Intermediate better than Monterey Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monterey Vista Elementary ranks higher (66.4 vs 28.5 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 Macy Intermediate and Monterey Vista Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Monterey Park and Monterey Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Macy Intermediate: 576. Monterey Vista Elementary: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Macy Intermediate and Monterey Vista Elementary rank in California?
Macy Intermediate is 752nd of 1,334 and Monterey Vista Elementary is 1034th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).