Alta Loma Junior High vs El Camino Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 275 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Loma Junior High
Alta Loma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students
El Camino Junior High
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
830 students
| Measure | Alta Loma Junior High Alta Loma, California | El Camino Junior High Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #249 of 1,334 | #1057 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4511 of 15,369 | #14283 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 831 | 830 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 830 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 24% |
| city | Alta Loma | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Loma Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 16.9).
- •Alta Loma Junior High does better on math proficiency (49% vs 24%).
- •Alta Loma Junior High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Alta Loma Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 97%).
- •El Camino Junior High does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 25.2).
- •Alta Loma Junior High is the larger school with 831 students compared with 830.
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 Alta Loma Junior High better than El Camino Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Loma Junior High ranks higher (64.4 vs 16.9 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 Alta Loma Junior High and El Camino Junior High?
About 275 km in a straight line, between Alta Loma and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Loma Junior High: 831. El Camino Junior High: 830. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Loma Junior High and El Camino Junior High rank in California?
Alta Loma Junior High is 249th of 1,334 and El Camino Junior High is 1057th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).