Alta Loma Middle vs El Camino High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 786 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Loma Middle
South San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
652 students
El Camino High
South San Francisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,053 students
| Measure | Alta Loma Middle South San Francisco, California | El Camino High South San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 1,334 | #192 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7379 of 15,369 | #4927 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 652 | 1,053 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 1,053 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| city | South San Francisco | South San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Camino High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 51.2).
- •El Camino High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •El Camino High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •El Camino High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 37%).
- •Alta Loma Middle does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.8).
- •El Camino High is the larger school with 1,053 students compared with 652.
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 Middle better than El Camino High?
On the Success Index (US), El Camino High ranks higher (63.4 vs 51.2 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 Middle and El Camino High?
About 786 m in a straight line, between South San Francisco and South San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Loma Middle: 652. El Camino High: 1,053. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Loma Middle and El Camino High rank in California?
Alta Loma Middle is 402nd of 1,334 and El Camino High is 192nd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).