Monterey Heights Elementary vs Mount Miguel High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monterey Heights Elementary
Lemon Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
341 students
Mount Miguel High
Spring Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,539 students
| Measure | Monterey Heights Elementary Lemon Grove, California | Mount Miguel High Spring Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3359 of 5,693 | #1201 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #38770 of 50,301 | #15785 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 341 | 1,539 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 1,539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 12% |
| city | Lemon Grove | Spring Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monterey Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 16.9).
- •Monterey Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 12%).
- •Monterey Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Monterey Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 79.3%).
- •Mount Miguel High does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 26.2).
- •Mount Miguel High is the larger school with 1,539 students compared with 341.
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 Monterey Heights Elementary better than Mount Miguel High?
On the Success Index (US), Monterey Heights Elementary ranks higher (29.7 vs 16.9 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 Monterey Heights Elementary and Mount Miguel High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lemon Grove and Spring Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monterey Heights Elementary: 341. Mount Miguel High: 1,539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monterey Heights Elementary and Mount Miguel High rank in California?
Monterey Heights Elementary is 3359th of 5,693 and Mount Miguel High is 1201st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).