Alvin Elementary vs El Camino Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 601 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvin Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
998 students
El Camino Junior High
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
830 students
| Measure | Alvin Elementary Santa Maria, California | El Camino Junior High Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4934 of 5,693 | #1057 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47515 of 50,301 | #14283 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 998 | 830 |
| Enrollment | 998 | 830 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Camino Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.9 vs 15.2).
- •Alvin Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Alvin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •El Camino Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97% vs 97.6%).
- •El Camino Junior High does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 24.3).
- •Alvin Elementary is the larger school with 998 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 Alvin Elementary better than El Camino Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), El Camino Junior High ranks higher (16.9 vs 15.2 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 Alvin Elementary and El Camino Junior High?
About 601 m in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvin Elementary: 998. El Camino Junior High: 830. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvin Elementary and El Camino Junior High rank in California?
Alvin Elementary is 4934th of 5,693 and El Camino Junior High is 1057th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).