Bruce (Robert) Elementary vs El Camino Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 365 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruce (Robert) Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
1,050 students
El Camino Junior High
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
830 students
| Measure | Bruce (Robert) Elementary Santa Maria, California | El Camino Junior High Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5640 of 5,693 | #1057 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #50011 of 50,301 | #14283 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,050 | 830 |
| Enrollment | 1,050 | 830 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 24% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Camino Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.9 vs 7.1).
- •El Camino Junior High does better on math proficiency (24% vs 14%).
- •El Camino Junior High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Bruce (Robert) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 97%).
- •El Camino Junior High does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 22.8).
- •Bruce (Robert) Elementary is the larger school with 1,050 students compared with 830.
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 Bruce (Robert) Elementary better than El Camino Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), El Camino Junior High ranks higher (16.9 vs 7.1 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 Bruce (Robert) Elementary and El Camino Junior High?
About 365 m in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruce (Robert) Elementary: 1,050. El Camino Junior High: 830. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruce (Robert) Elementary and El Camino Junior High rank in California?
Bruce (Robert) Elementary is 5640th of 5,693 and El Camino Junior High is 1057th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).