Maxwell Academy (PK-8) vs Mountain Park
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maxwell Academy (PK-8)
Duarte · Public elementary · Grades K–8
504 students
Mountain Park
Monrovia · Public other · Grades K–12
51 students
| Measure | Maxwell Academy (PK-8) Duarte, California | Mountain Park Monrovia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2969 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #35865 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 504 | 51 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 51 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 30% |
| city | Duarte | Monrovia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maxwell Academy (PK-8) does better on math proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Mountain Park does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 48%).
- •Mountain Park does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 74.2%).
- •Mountain Park does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 21.0).
- •Maxwell Academy (PK-8) is the larger school with 504 students compared with 51.
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 Maxwell Academy (PK-8) better than Mountain Park?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Maxwell Academy (PK-8) and Mountain Park?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Duarte and Monrovia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maxwell Academy (PK-8): 504. Mountain Park: 51. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maxwell Academy (PK-8) and Mountain Park rank in California?
Maxwell Academy (PK-8) is 2969th of 5,693 and Mountain Park is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).