Mark Keppel High vs Monterey Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mark Keppel High
Alhambra · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,201 students
Monterey Vista Elementary
Monterey Park · Public elementary · Grades K–6
542 students
| Measure | Mark Keppel High Alhambra, California | Monterey Vista Elementary Monterey Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 1,343 | #1034 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4518 of 16,910 | #13846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,201 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 2,201 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 84% |
| city | Alhambra | Monterey Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monterey Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 65.1).
- •Monterey Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 69%).
- •Monterey Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 73%).
- •Mark Keppel High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 67.2%).
- •Mark Keppel High does better on students per teacher (26.2 vs 27.1).
- •Mark Keppel High is the larger school with 2,201 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 Mark Keppel High better than Monterey Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monterey Vista Elementary ranks higher (66.4 vs 65.1 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 Mark Keppel High and Monterey Vista Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Alhambra and Monterey Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mark Keppel High: 2,201. Monterey Vista Elementary: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mark Keppel High and Monterey Vista Elementary rank in California?
Mark Keppel High is 168th of 1,343 and Monterey Vista Elementary is 1034th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).