Albany Middle vs Kensington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Middle
Albany · Public middle · Grades 6–8
911 students
Kensington Elementary
Kensington · Public elementary · Grades K–6
473 students
| Measure | Albany Middle Albany, California | Kensington Elementary Kensington, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #116 of 1,334 | #288 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2049 of 15,369 | #5034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 911 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 14.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 74% |
| city | Albany | Kensington |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kensington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 76.7).
- •Kensington Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Kensington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 78%).
- •Kensington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.2% vs 30.7%).
- •Albany Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 23.7).
- •Albany Middle is the larger school with 911 students compared with 473.
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 Albany Middle better than Kensington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kensington Elementary ranks higher (79.9 vs 76.7 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 Albany Middle and Kensington Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Albany and Kensington in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albany Middle: 911. Kensington Elementary: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albany Middle and Kensington Elementary rank in California?
Albany Middle is 116th of 1,334 and Kensington Elementary is 288th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).