Kalifornsky Beach Elementary vs Kenai Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
Soldotna · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
384 students
Kenai Middle School
Kenai · Public middle · Grades 6–8
408 students
| Measure | Kalifornsky Beach Elementary Soldotna, Alaska | Kenai Middle School Kenai, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 159 | #11 of 31 |
| National rank | #26677 of 50,301 | #7999 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 384 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 39% |
| city | Soldotna | Kenai |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.7 vs 48.4).
- •Kalifornsky Beach Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •Kenai Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Kenai Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 45.1%).
- •Kalifornsky Beach Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.0).
- •Kenai Middle School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 384.
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 Kalifornsky Beach Elementary better than Kenai Middle School?
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 Kalifornsky Beach Elementary and Kenai Middle School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Soldotna and Kenai in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary: 384. Kenai Middle School: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kalifornsky Beach Elementary and Kenai Middle School rank in Alaska?
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary is 92nd of 159 and Kenai Middle School is 11th of 31 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).