Monte Vista High vs Vista Grande Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monte Vista High
Danville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,042 students
Vista Grande Elementary
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
544 students
| Measure | Monte Vista High Danville, California | Vista Grande Elementary Danville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #32 of 1,343 | #328 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1509 of 16,910 | #5447 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,042 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 2,042 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.4% | 4.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 76% |
| city | Danville | Danville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.5 vs 79.2).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 68%).
- •Monte Vista High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 75%).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.4% vs 5.4%).
- •Monte Vista High does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.7).
- •Monte Vista High is the larger school with 2,042 students compared with 544.
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 High better than Vista Grande Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Monte Vista High and Vista Grande Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Danville and Danville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monte Vista High: 2,042. Vista Grande Elementary: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monte Vista High and Vista Grande Elementary rank in California?
Monte Vista High is 32nd of 1,343 and Vista Grande Elementary is 328th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).