Adam (William Laird) Elementary vs Miller (Isaac) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adam (William Laird) Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
874 students
Miller (Isaac) Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
883 students
| Measure | Adam (William Laird) Elementary Santa Maria, California | Miller (Isaac) Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5347 of 5,693 | #5222 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48986 of 50,301 | #48540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 874 | 883 |
| Enrollment | 874 | 883 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Miller (Isaac) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.9 vs 11.6).
- •Adam (William Laird) Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Miller (Isaac) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Miller (Isaac) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 96.8%).
- •Miller (Isaac) Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 25.0).
- •Miller (Isaac) Elementary is the larger school with 883 students compared with 874.
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 Adam (William Laird) Elementary better than Miller (Isaac) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Miller (Isaac) Elementary ranks higher (12.9 vs 11.6 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 Adam (William Laird) Elementary and Miller (Isaac) Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adam (William Laird) Elementary: 874. Miller (Isaac) Elementary: 883. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adam (William Laird) Elementary and Miller (Isaac) Elementary rank in California?
Adam (William Laird) Elementary is 5347th of 5,693 and Miller (Isaac) Elementary is 5222nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).