Monterey Highlands Elementary vs Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 230 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monterey Highlands Elementary
Monterey Park · Public elementary · Grades K–8
917 students
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
917 students
| Measure | Monterey Highlands Elementary Monterey Park, California | Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #736 of 5,693 | #3680 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10271 of 50,301 | #41037 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 917 | 917 |
| Enrollment | 917 | 917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 31% |
| city | Monterey Park | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monterey Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 26.1).
- •Monterey Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 31%).
- •Monterey Highlands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 43%).
- •Monterey Highlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 84.2%).
- •Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 24.1).
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 Highlands Elementary better than Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monterey Highlands Elementary ranks higher (71.5 vs 26.1 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 Highlands Elementary and Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary?
About 230 km in a straight line, between Monterey Park and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monterey Highlands Elementary: 917. Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary: 917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monterey Highlands Elementary and Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary rank in California?
Monterey Highlands Elementary is 736th of 5,693 and Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary is 3680th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).