Monte Vista Elementary vs South El Monte High
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.
Monte Vista Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–8
785 students
South El Monte High
South El Monte · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,125 students
| Measure | Monte Vista Elementary El Monte, California | South El Monte High South El Monte, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2878 of 5,693 | #889 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #35050 of 50,301 | #13691 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 785 | 1,125 |
| Enrollment | 785 | 1,125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 22% |
| city | El Monte | South El Monte |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monte Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 28.4).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •South El Monte High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 92.3%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.6).
- •South El Monte High is the larger school with 1,125 students compared with 785.
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 Monte Vista Elementary better than South El Monte High?
On the Success Index (US), Monte Vista Elementary ranks higher (35.4 vs 28.4 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 Monte Vista Elementary and South El Monte High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between El Monte and South El Monte in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monte Vista Elementary: 785. South El Monte High: 1,125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monte Vista Elementary and South El Monte High rank in California?
Monte Vista Elementary is 2878th of 5,693 and South El Monte High is 889th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).