Monte Vista Elementary vs Porterville Military Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 701 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monte Vista Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
440 students
Porterville Military Academy
Porterville · Charter high · Grades 7–12
255 students
| Measure | Monte Vista Elementary Porterville, California | Porterville Military Academy Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4897 of 5,693 | #1116 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #47358 of 50,301 | #15274 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 440 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 17% |
| city | Porterville | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Porterville Military Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 15.6).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •Porterville Military Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Porterville Military Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 93%).
- •Porterville Military Academy does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 24.4).
- •Monte Vista Elementary is the larger school with 440 students compared with 255.
- •Monte Vista Elementary is a public school while Porterville Military Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Porterville Military Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Porterville Military Academy ranks higher (19.9 vs 15.6 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 Porterville Military Academy?
About 701 m in a straight line, between Porterville and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monte Vista Elementary: 440. Porterville Military Academy: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monte Vista Elementary and Porterville Military Academy rank in California?
Monte Vista Elementary is 4897th of 5,693 and Porterville Military Academy is 1116th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).