Alice Shaw Elementary vs Arellanes Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Shaw Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
530 students
Arellanes Junior High
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
668 students
| Measure | Alice Shaw Elementary Santa Maria, California | Arellanes Junior High Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2823 of 5,693 | #925 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #34561 of 50,301 | #13524 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 530 | 668 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 668 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 28% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alice Shaw Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 21.5).
- •Alice Shaw Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 28%).
- •Alice Shaw Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Alice Shaw Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.4% vs 93.1%).
- •Arellanes Junior High does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 25.2).
- •Arellanes Junior High is the larger school with 668 students compared with 530.
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 Alice Shaw Elementary better than Arellanes Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Alice Shaw Elementary ranks higher (36.1 vs 21.5 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 Alice Shaw Elementary and Arellanes Junior High?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Shaw Elementary: 530. Arellanes Junior High: 668. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Shaw Elementary and Arellanes Junior High rank in California?
Alice Shaw Elementary is 2823rd of 5,693 and Arellanes Junior High is 925th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).