Monterey Heights Elementary vs San Altos Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
San Altos Elementary
Lemon Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
338 students
| Measure | Monterey Heights Elementary Lemon Grove, California | San Altos Elementary Lemon Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3359 of 5,693 | #3578 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38770 of 50,301 | #40357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 341 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | Lemon Grove | Lemon Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monterey Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 27.1).
- •Monterey Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Monterey Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Monterey Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 70.4%).
- •San Altos Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 26.2).
- •Monterey Heights Elementary is the larger school with 341 students compared with 338.
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 San Altos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monterey Heights Elementary ranks higher (29.7 vs 27.1 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 San Altos Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lemon Grove and Lemon Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monterey Heights Elementary: 341. San Altos Elementary: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monterey Heights Elementary and San Altos Elementary rank in California?
Monterey Heights Elementary is 3359th of 5,693 and San Altos Elementary is 3578th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).