Montague Charter Academy vs WISH Community
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montague Charter Academy
Pacoima · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
852 students
WISH Community
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
860 students
| Measure | Montague Charter Academy Pacoima, California | WISH Community Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2992 of 5,693 | #160 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36056 of 50,301 | #3817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 852 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 852 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 58% |
| city | Pacoima | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •WISH Community scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 33.8).
- •WISH Community does better on math proficiency (58% vs 43%).
- •WISH Community does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 45%).
- •WISH Community does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 84.6%).
- •WISH Community is the larger school with 860 students compared with 852.
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 Montague Charter Academy better than WISH Community?
On the Success Index (US), WISH Community ranks higher (82.2 vs 33.8 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 Montague Charter Academy and WISH Community?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Pacoima and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montague Charter Academy: 852. WISH Community: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montague Charter Academy and WISH Community rank in California?
Montague Charter Academy is 2992nd of 5,693 and WISH Community is 160th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).