Altimira Middle vs El Verano 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.
Altimira Middle
Sonoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
324 students
El Verano Elementary
Sonoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students
| Measure | Altimira Middle Sonoma, California | El Verano Elementary Sonoma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #631 of 1,334 | #4387 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10912 of 15,369 | #44881 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 324 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 12% |
| city | Sonoma | Sonoma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altimira Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 19.9).
- •Altimira Middle does better on math proficiency (20% vs 12%).
- •Altimira Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Altimira Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 47.8%).
- •Altimira Middle does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 24.2).
- •Altimira Middle is the larger school with 324 students compared with 314.
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 Altimira Middle better than El Verano Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Altimira Middle ranks higher (34.7 vs 19.9 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 Altimira Middle and El Verano Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sonoma and Sonoma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altimira Middle: 324. El Verano Elementary: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altimira Middle and El Verano Elementary rank in California?
Altimira Middle is 631st of 1,334 and El Verano Elementary is 4387th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).