Albany Middle vs Kunst (Tommie) Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 364 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
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
912 students
| Measure | Albany Middle Albany, California | Kunst (Tommie) Junior High Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 1,334 | #778 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2049 of 15,369 | #12431 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 911 | 912 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 912 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 30% |
| city | Albany | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albany Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 27.3).
- •Albany Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 30%).
- •Albany Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 42%).
- •Albany Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 87.5%).
- •Kunst (Tommie) Junior High does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.8).
- •Kunst (Tommie) Junior High is the larger school with 912 students compared with 911.
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 Kunst (Tommie) Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Albany Middle ranks higher (76.7 vs 27.3 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 Kunst (Tommie) Junior High?
About 364 km in a straight line, between Albany and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albany Middle: 911. Kunst (Tommie) Junior High: 912. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albany Middle and Kunst (Tommie) Junior High rank in California?
Albany Middle is 116th of 1,334 and Kunst (Tommie) Junior High is 778th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).