Montemalaga Elementary vs Silver Spur Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montemalaga Elementary
Palos Verdes Estates · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students
Silver Spur Elementary
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
540 students
| Measure | Montemalaga Elementary Palos Verdes Estates, California | Silver Spur Elementary Rancho Palos Verdes, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #121 of 5,693 | #43 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3438 of 50,301 | #2457 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 416 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.5% | 3.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 91% |
| city | Palos Verdes Estates | Rancho Palos Verdes |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Spur Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 82.9).
- •Silver Spur Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 78%).
- •Silver Spur Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 86%).
- •Silver Spur Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.7% vs 5.5%).
- •Montemalaga Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 23.5).
- •Silver Spur Elementary is the larger school with 540 students compared with 416.
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 Montemalaga Elementary better than Silver Spur Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Spur Elementary ranks higher (85.0 vs 82.9 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 Montemalaga Elementary and Silver Spur Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Palos Verdes Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montemalaga Elementary: 416. Silver Spur Elementary: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montemalaga Elementary and Silver Spur Elementary rank in California?
Montemalaga Elementary is 121st of 5,693 and Silver Spur Elementary is 43rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).