Albany Middle vs Marin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Marin Elementary
Albany · Public elementary · Grades K–5
524 students
| Measure | Albany Middle Albany, California | Marin Elementary Albany, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #116 of 1,334 | #408 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2049 of 15,369 | #6376 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 911 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 78% |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.7 vs 77.6).
- •Marin Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 70%).
- •Marin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •Marin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 30.7%).
- •Albany Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 25.0).
- •Albany Middle is the larger school with 911 students compared with 524.
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 Marin Elementary?
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 Albany Middle and Marin Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albany Middle: 911. Marin Elementary: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albany Middle and Marin Elementary rank in California?
Albany Middle is 116th of 1,334 and Marin Elementary is 408th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).