Montara Avenue Elementary vs Stanford Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 742 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montara Avenue Elementary
South Gate · Public elementary · Grades K–6
554 students
Stanford Avenue Elementary
South Gate · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
329 students
| Measure | Montara Avenue Elementary South Gate, California | Stanford Avenue Elementary South Gate, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3206 of 5,693 | #4139 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37625 of 50,301 | #43609 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 554 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| city | South Gate | South Gate |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montara Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.4 vs 22.0).
- •Montara Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Montara Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 38%).
- •Montara Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 96.7%).
- •Montara Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 20.6).
- •Montara Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 554 students compared with 329.
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 Montara Avenue Elementary better than Stanford Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Montara Avenue Elementary ranks higher (31.4 vs 22.0 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 Montara Avenue Elementary and Stanford Avenue Elementary?
About 742 m in a straight line, between South Gate and South Gate in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montara Avenue Elementary: 554. Stanford Avenue Elementary: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montara Avenue Elementary and Stanford Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Montara Avenue Elementary is 3206th of 5,693 and Stanford Avenue Elementary is 4139th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).