Montclair High vs Serrano Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montclair High
Montclair · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,515 students
Serrano Middle
Montclair · Public middle · Grades 7–8
657 students
| Measure | Montclair High Montclair, California | Serrano Middle Montclair, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #617 of 1,343 | #562 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11352 of 16,910 | #9826 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,515 | 657 |
| Enrollment | 2,515 | 657 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 48% |
| city | Montclair | Montclair |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Serrano Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 38.4).
- •Serrano Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 35%).
- •Montclair High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 49%).
- •Montclair High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 91.5%).
- •Serrano Middle does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 23.7).
- •Montclair High is the larger school with 2,515 students compared with 657.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Montclair High better than Serrano Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Serrano Middle ranks higher (40.0 vs 38.4 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 Montclair High and Serrano Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Montclair and Montclair in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montclair High: 2,515. Serrano Middle: 657. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montclair High and Serrano Middle rank in California?
Montclair High is 617th of 1,343 and Serrano Middle is 562nd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).