Monte Vista Middle vs Mountain Heights Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monte Vista Middle
San Jacinto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
893 students
Mountain Heights Academy
San Jacinto · Public high · Grades 9–12
125 students
| Measure | Monte Vista Middle San Jacinto, California | Mountain Heights Academy San Jacinto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1077 of 1,334 | #1274 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14375 of 15,369 | #16299 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 893 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 893 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 41.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 2.5% |
| city | San Jacinto | San Jacinto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monte Vista Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 13.4).
- •Monte Vista Middle does better on math proficiency (16% vs 2.5%).
- •Monte Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Monte Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 91.2%).
- •Monte Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 41.7).
- •Monte Vista Middle is the larger school with 893 students compared with 125.
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 Middle better than Mountain Heights Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Monte Vista Middle ranks higher (16.4 vs 13.4 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 Middle and Mountain Heights Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Jacinto and San Jacinto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monte Vista Middle: 893. Mountain Heights Academy: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monte Vista Middle and Mountain Heights Academy rank in California?
Monte Vista Middle is 1077th of 1,334 and Mountain Heights Academy is 1274th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).