Arellanes Junior High vs Joe Nightingale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arellanes Junior High
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
668 students
Joe Nightingale Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
695 students
| Measure | Arellanes Junior High Santa Maria, California | Joe Nightingale Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #925 of 1,334 | #2087 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13524 of 15,369 | #27394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 668 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 52% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe Nightingale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 21.5).
- •Joe Nightingale Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 28%).
- •Joe Nightingale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 36%).
- •Joe Nightingale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.9% vs 93.1%).
- •Arellanes Junior High does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 26.7).
- •Joe Nightingale Elementary is the larger school with 695 students compared with 668.
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 Arellanes Junior High better than Joe Nightingale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joe Nightingale Elementary ranks higher (46.7 vs 21.5 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 Arellanes Junior High and Joe Nightingale Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arellanes Junior High: 668. Joe Nightingale Elementary: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arellanes Junior High and Joe Nightingale Elementary rank in California?
Arellanes Junior High is 925th of 1,334 and Joe Nightingale Elementary is 2087th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).