Macy Intermediate vs Wilcox Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Macy Intermediate
Monterey Park Β· Public middle Β· Grades 6β8
576 students
Wilcox Elementary
Montebello Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ5
479 students
| Measure | Macy Intermediate Monterey Park, California | Wilcox Elementary Montebello, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #752 of 1,334 | #3773 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12203 of 15,369 | #41557 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6β8 | Grades Kβ5 |
| Students | 576 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 33% |
| city | Monterey Park | Montebello |
| state | California | California |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Macy Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 25.3).
- β’Wilcox Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- β’Macy Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- β’Macy Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 77%).
- β’Wilcox Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 21.3).
- β’Macy Intermediate is the larger school with 576 students compared with 479.
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 Wilcox Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Macy Intermediate ranks higher (28.5 vs 25.3 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 Wilcox Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Monterey Park and Montebello in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Macy Intermediate: 576. Wilcox Elementary: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Macy Intermediate and Wilcox Elementary rank in California?
Macy Intermediate is 752nd of 1,334 and Wilcox Elementary is 3773rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).