Mountain View Elementary vs Valley View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain View Elementary
Tujunga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
567 students
Valley View Elementary
La Crescenta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
461 students
| Measure | Mountain View Elementary Tujunga, California | Valley View Elementary La Crescenta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1888 of 5,693 | #527 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25049 of 50,301 | #7745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 567 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 80% |
| city | Tujunga | La Crescenta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 50.2).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 52%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 67%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 75.8%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 25.6).
- •Mountain View Elementary is the larger school with 567 students compared with 461.
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 View Elementary better than Valley View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View Elementary ranks higher (75.4 vs 50.2 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 Mountain View Elementary and Valley View Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Tujunga and La Crescenta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View Elementary: 567. Valley View Elementary: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View Elementary and Valley View Elementary rank in California?
Mountain View Elementary is 1888th of 5,693 and Valley View Elementary is 527th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).