Monte Vista Elementary vs Mountain Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 945 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monte Vista Elementary
La Crescenta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
721 students
Mountain Avenue Elementary
La Crescenta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
551 students
| Measure | Monte Vista Elementary La Crescenta, California | Mountain Avenue Elementary La Crescenta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #385 of 5,693 | #522 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6149 of 50,301 | #7675 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 721 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.7 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 77% |
| city | La Crescenta | La Crescenta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monte Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 75.5).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 83%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 35.2%).
- •Mountain Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (27.6 vs 27.7).
- •Monte Vista Elementary is the larger school with 721 students compared with 551.
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 Mountain Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monte Vista Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 75.5 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 Monte Vista Elementary and Mountain Avenue Elementary?
About 945 m in a straight line, between La Crescenta and La Crescenta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monte Vista Elementary: 721. Mountain Avenue Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monte Vista Elementary and Mountain Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Monte Vista Elementary is 385th of 5,693 and Mountain Avenue Elementary is 522nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).