Montgomery Senior High vs Otay Elementary
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.
Montgomery Senior High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,568 students
Otay Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
455 students
| Measure | Montgomery Senior High San Diego, California | Otay Elementary Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #749 of 1,343 | #2896 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12604 of 16,910 | #35220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,568 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 1,568 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 35% |
| city | San Diego | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 33.2).
- •Otay Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 24%).
- •Montgomery Senior High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Montgomery Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 84.6%).
- •Montgomery Senior High does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 22.8).
- •Montgomery Senior High is the larger school with 1,568 students compared with 455.
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 Montgomery Senior High better than Otay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Otay Elementary ranks higher (35.1 vs 33.2 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 Montgomery Senior High and Otay Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montgomery Senior High: 1,568. Otay Elementary: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montgomery Senior High and Otay Elementary rank in California?
Montgomery Senior High is 749th of 1,343 and Otay Elementary is 2896th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).