Bonita Elementary vs Kermit McKenzie Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bonita Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
535 students
Kermit McKenzie Intermediate
Guadalupe · Public middle · Grades 4–8
585 students
| Measure | Bonita Elementary Santa Maria, California | Kermit McKenzie Intermediate Guadalupe, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5289 of 5,693 | #1211 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48788 of 50,301 | #14883 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 535 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 12% |
| city | Santa Maria | Guadalupe |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.2 vs 12.2).
- •Bonita Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •Kermit McKenzie Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 97.8%).
- •Kermit McKenzie Intermediate does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 18.4).
- •Kermit McKenzie Intermediate is the larger school with 585 students compared with 535.
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 Bonita Elementary better than Kermit McKenzie Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bonita Elementary and Kermit McKenzie Intermediate?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Guadalupe in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonita Elementary: 535. Kermit McKenzie Intermediate: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonita Elementary and Kermit McKenzie Intermediate rank in California?
Bonita Elementary is 5289th of 5,693 and Kermit McKenzie Intermediate is 1211th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).