Mountain Avenue Elementary vs Palm Crest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 980 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Avenue Elementary
La Crescenta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
551 students
Palm Crest Elementary
La Canada · Public elementary · Grades K–6
642 students
| Measure | Mountain Avenue Elementary La Crescenta, California | Palm Crest Elementary La Canada, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #522 of 5,693 | #54 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7675 of 50,301 | #2628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 551 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 4.8% |
| Students per teacher | 27.6 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| city | La Crescenta | La Canada |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Crest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 75.5).
- •Palm Crest Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Palm Crest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 83%).
- •Palm Crest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.8% vs 35.2%).
- •Palm Crest Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 27.6).
- •Palm Crest Elementary is the larger school with 642 students compared with 551.
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 Mountain Avenue Elementary better than Palm Crest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Crest Elementary ranks higher (84.6 vs 75.5 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 Mountain Avenue Elementary and Palm Crest Elementary?
About 980 m in a straight line, between La Crescenta and La Canada in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Avenue Elementary: 551. Palm Crest Elementary: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Avenue Elementary and Palm Crest Elementary rank in California?
Mountain Avenue Elementary is 522nd of 5,693 and Palm Crest Elementary is 54th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).