Arellanes Junior High vs Lakeview Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.4 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
Lakeview Junior High
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
463 students
| Measure | Arellanes Junior High Santa Maria, California | Lakeview Junior High Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #925 of 1,334 | #587 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13524 of 15,369 | #10140 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 668 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 40% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeview Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 21.5).
- •Lakeview Junior High does better on math proficiency (40% vs 28%).
- •Lakeview Junior High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Lakeview Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.4% vs 93.1%).
- •Arellanes Junior High does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 24.4).
- •Arellanes Junior High is the larger school with 668 students compared with 463.
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 Lakeview Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeview Junior High ranks higher (38.6 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 Lakeview Junior High?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arellanes Junior High: 668. Lakeview Junior High: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arellanes Junior High and Lakeview Junior High rank in California?
Arellanes Junior High is 925th of 1,334 and Lakeview Junior High is 587th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).