Monterey Ridge Elementary vs Westwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monterey Ridge Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
770 students
Westwood Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
832 students
| Measure | Monterey Ridge Elementary San Diego, California | Westwood Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #209 of 5,693 | #231 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4267 of 50,301 | #4520 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 770 | 832 |
| Enrollment | 770 | 832 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.3% | 14.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 80% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.3 vs 80.9).
- •Monterey Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 80%).
- •Monterey Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •Westwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.2% vs 15.3%).
- •Westwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 25.7).
- •Westwood Elementary is the larger school with 832 students compared with 770.
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 Ridge Elementary better than Westwood Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Monterey Ridge Elementary and Westwood Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monterey Ridge Elementary: 770. Westwood Elementary: 832. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monterey Ridge Elementary and Westwood Elementary rank in California?
Monterey Ridge Elementary is 209th of 5,693 and Westwood Elementary is 231st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).