Monta Vista High vs William Faria 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
William Faria Elementary
Cupertino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
614 students
| Measure | Monta Vista High Cupertino, California | William Faria Elementary Cupertino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #15 of 1,343 | #72 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1051 of 16,910 | #2867 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,630 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 1,630 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6% | 12.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 97% |
| city | Cupertino | Cupertino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Faria Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 81.5).
- •William Faria Elementary does better on math proficiency (97% vs 89%).
- •William Faria Elementary does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 86%).
- •Monta Vista High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6% vs 12.5%).
- •Monta Vista High does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 25.6).
- •Monta Vista High is the larger school with 1,630 students compared with 614.
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 William Faria Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), William Faria Elementary ranks higher (84.1 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 William Faria 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. William Faria Elementary: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monta Vista High and William Faria Elementary rank in California?
Monta Vista High is 15th of 1,343 and William Faria Elementary is 72nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).