Monterey Park Elementary vs Spreckels Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monterey Park Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
541 students
Spreckels Elementary
Spreckels · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
| Measure | Monterey Park Elementary Salinas, California | Spreckels Elementary Spreckels, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3810 of 5,693 | #1219 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41783 of 50,301 | #16283 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 541 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 54% |
| city | Salinas | Spreckels |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spreckels Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 24.9).
- •Spreckels Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 28%).
- •Spreckels Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 34%).
- •Spreckels Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 65.8%).
- •Monterey Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 24.0).
- •Monterey Park Elementary is the larger school with 541 students compared with 529.
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 Park Elementary better than Spreckels Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Spreckels Elementary ranks higher (62.8 vs 24.9 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 Park Elementary and Spreckels Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Spreckels in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monterey Park Elementary: 541. Spreckels Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monterey Park Elementary and Spreckels Elementary rank in California?
Monterey Park Elementary is 3810th of 5,693 and Spreckels Elementary is 1219th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).