Mountain Heights Academy vs San Jacinto Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Heights Academy
San Jacinto · Public high · Grades 9–12
125 students
San Jacinto Elementary
San Jacinto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students
| Measure | Mountain Heights Academy San Jacinto, California | San Jacinto Elementary San Jacinto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1274 of 1,343 | #5080 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16299 of 16,910 | #48036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 125 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 41.7 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 28% |
| city | San Jacinto | San Jacinto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.4 vs 14.2).
- •San Jacinto Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 2.5%).
- •Mountain Heights Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Mountain Heights Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 94.2%).
- •San Jacinto Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 41.7).
- •San Jacinto Elementary is the larger school with 519 students compared with 125.
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 Heights Academy better than San Jacinto 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 Mountain Heights Academy and San Jacinto Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Jacinto and San Jacinto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Heights Academy: 125. San Jacinto Elementary: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Heights Academy and San Jacinto Elementary rank in California?
Mountain Heights Academy is 1274th of 1,343 and San Jacinto Elementary is 5080th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).