Monta Vista High vs Stevens Creek 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.
Monta Vista High
Cupertino · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,630 students
Stevens Creek Elementary
Cupertino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
407 students
| Measure | Monta Vista High Cupertino, California | Stevens Creek Elementary Cupertino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #15 of 1,343 | #65 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1051 of 16,910 | #2810 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,630 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 1,630 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 88% |
| city | Cupertino | Cupertino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stevens Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 81.5).
- •Monta Vista High does better on math proficiency (89% vs 88%).
- •Monta Vista High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 85%).
- •Monta Vista High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6% vs 13.3%).
- •Stevens Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 24.0).
- •Monta Vista High is the larger school with 1,630 students compared with 407.
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 Monta Vista High better than Stevens Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Stevens Creek Elementary ranks higher (84.2 vs 81.5 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 Monta Vista High and Stevens Creek Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cupertino and Cupertino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monta Vista High: 1,630. Stevens Creek Elementary: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monta Vista High and Stevens Creek Elementary rank in California?
Monta Vista High is 15th of 1,343 and Stevens Creek Elementary is 65th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).