Maxson Elementary vs Willard F. Payne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maxson Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–6
433 students
Willard F. Payne Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–6
534 students
| Measure | Maxson Elementary El Monte, California | Willard F. Payne Elementary El Monte, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3614 of 5,693 | #4835 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40596 of 50,301 | #47041 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 433 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 23% |
| city | El Monte | El Monte |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maxson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.7 vs 16.2).
- •Maxson Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 23%).
- •Maxson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Maxson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 92.1%).
- •Willard F. Payne Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.6).
- •Willard F. Payne Elementary is the larger school with 534 students compared with 433.
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 Maxson Elementary better than Willard F. Payne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Maxson Elementary ranks higher (26.7 vs 16.2 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 Maxson Elementary and Willard F. Payne Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between El Monte and El Monte in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maxson Elementary: 433. Willard F. Payne Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maxson Elementary and Willard F. Payne Elementary rank in California?
Maxson Elementary is 3614th of 5,693 and Willard F. Payne Elementary is 4835th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).