Best middle schools in Santa Maria (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Santa Maria, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 148Orcutt Junior HighSanta Maria · Public Middle45% Math proficiency · 464 students
- 239Lakeview Junior HighSanta Maria · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 463 students
- 327Kunst (Tommie) Junior HighSanta Maria · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 912 students
- 422Arellanes Junior HighSanta Maria · Public Middle28% Math proficiency · 668 students
- 517El Camino Junior HighSanta Maria · Public Middle24% Math proficiency · 830 students
- 616Fesler (Isaac) Junior HighSanta Maria · Public Middle19% Math proficiency · 974 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orcutt Junior High Santa Maria · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 47.7 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 464 |
| 2 | Lakeview Junior High Santa Maria · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 38.6 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 463 |
| 3 | Kunst (Tommie) Junior High Santa Maria · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 27.3 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 912 |
| 4 | Arellanes Junior High Santa Maria · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 21.5 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 668 |
| 5 | El Camino Junior High Santa Maria · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 16.9 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 830 |
| 6 | Fesler (Isaac) Junior High Santa Maria · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 16.2 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 974 |
Orcutt Junior High in Santa Maria leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Santa Maria with a Success Index (US) of 47.7. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are public.
For the full picture see the wider California middle schools rankings, every school on the Santa Maria page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Santa Maria?
Orcutt Junior High in Santa Maria, California ranks first among middle schools in Santa Maria with a Success Index (US) of 47.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 464).
How are middle schools in Santa Maria ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.