Arellanes Junior High vs Kermit McKenzie Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 11 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
Kermit McKenzie Intermediate
Guadalupe · Public middle · Grades 4–8
585 students
| Measure | Arellanes Junior High Santa Maria, California | Kermit McKenzie Intermediate Guadalupe, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #925 of 1,334 | #1211 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13524 of 15,369 | #14883 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 668 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 12% |
| city | Santa Maria | Guadalupe |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arellanes Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 12.2).
- •Arellanes Junior High does better on math proficiency (28% vs 12%).
- •Arellanes Junior High does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 25%).
- •Kermit McKenzie Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 93.1%).
- •Kermit McKenzie Intermediate does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 18.6).
- •Arellanes Junior High is the larger school with 668 students compared with 585.
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 Kermit McKenzie Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Arellanes Junior High ranks higher (21.5 vs 12.2 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 Arellanes Junior High and Kermit McKenzie Intermediate?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Guadalupe in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arellanes Junior High: 668. Kermit McKenzie Intermediate: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arellanes Junior High and Kermit McKenzie Intermediate rank in California?
Arellanes Junior High is 925th of 1,334 and Kermit McKenzie Intermediate is 1211th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).