Ardis G. Egan Junior High vs Santa Rita Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 478 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardis G. Egan Junior High
Los Altos · Public middle · Grades 7–8
517 students
Santa Rita Elementary
Los Altos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
326 students
| Measure | Ardis G. Egan Junior High Los Altos, California | Santa Rita Elementary Los Altos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #30 of 1,334 | #363 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #918 of 15,369 | #5929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 517 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.1% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 73% |
| city | Los Altos | Los Altos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ardis G. Egan Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 78.4).
- •Ardis G. Egan Junior High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 73%).
- •Ardis G. Egan Junior High does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 76%).
- •Ardis G. Egan Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 18.7%).
- •Santa Rita Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 23.5).
- •Ardis G. Egan Junior High is the larger school with 517 students compared with 326.
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 Ardis G. Egan Junior High better than Santa Rita Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ardis G. Egan Junior High ranks higher (83.7 vs 78.4 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 Ardis G. Egan Junior High and Santa Rita Elementary?
About 478 m in a straight line, between Los Altos and Los Altos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ardis G. Egan Junior High: 517. Santa Rita Elementary: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ardis G. Egan Junior High and Santa Rita Elementary rank in California?
Ardis G. Egan Junior High is 30th of 1,334 and Santa Rita Elementary is 363rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).