Miramonte Elementary vs Potrero Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Miramonte Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–6
438 students
Potrero Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–8
596 students
| Measure | Miramonte Elementary El Monte, California | Potrero Elementary El Monte, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5201 of 5,693 | #4304 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48479 of 50,301 | #44480 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 438 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 30% |
| city | El Monte | El Monte |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Potrero Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 13.1).
- •Potrero Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 19%).
- •Potrero Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 30%).
- •Miramonte Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.2% vs 95.3%).
- •Miramonte Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 21.3).
- •Potrero Elementary is the larger school with 596 students compared with 438.
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 Miramonte Elementary better than Potrero Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Potrero Elementary ranks higher (20.6 vs 13.1 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 Miramonte Elementary and Potrero Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between El Monte and El Monte in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Miramonte Elementary: 438. Potrero Elementary: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Miramonte Elementary and Potrero Elementary rank in California?
Miramonte Elementary is 5201st of 5,693 and Potrero Elementary is 4304th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).