Montebello High vs Wilcox Elementary
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.
Montebello High
Montebello · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,907 students
Wilcox Elementary
Montebello · Public elementary · Grades K–5
479 students
| Measure | Montebello High Montebello, California | Wilcox Elementary Montebello, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1119 of 1,343 | #3773 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15290 of 16,910 | #41557 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,907 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 1,907 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 33% |
| city | Montebello | Montebello |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilcox Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 19.8).
- •Wilcox Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 14%).
- •Montebello High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Wilcox Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77% vs 89%).
- •Montebello High does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 20.8).
- •Montebello High is the larger school with 1,907 students compared with 479.
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 Montebello High better than Wilcox Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wilcox Elementary ranks higher (25.3 vs 19.8 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 Montebello High and Wilcox Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Montebello and Montebello in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montebello High: 1,907. Wilcox Elementary: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montebello High and Wilcox Elementary rank in California?
Montebello High is 1119th of 1,343 and Wilcox Elementary is 3773rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).