Bruce (Robert) Elementary vs Kunst (Tommie) Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km 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
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
912 students
| Measure | Bruce (Robert) Elementary Santa Maria, California | Kunst (Tommie) Junior High Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5640 of 5,693 | #778 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #50011 of 50,301 | #12431 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,050 | 912 |
| Enrollment | 1,050 | 912 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 30% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kunst (Tommie) Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 7.1).
- •Kunst (Tommie) Junior High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 14%).
- •Kunst (Tommie) Junior High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Kunst (Tommie) Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 96.1%).
- •Kunst (Tommie) Junior High does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 22.8).
- •Bruce (Robert) Elementary is the larger school with 1,050 students compared with 912.
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 Kunst (Tommie) Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Kunst (Tommie) Junior High ranks higher (27.3 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 Kunst (Tommie) Junior High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruce (Robert) Elementary: 1,050. Kunst (Tommie) Junior High: 912. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruce (Robert) Elementary and Kunst (Tommie) Junior High rank in California?
Bruce (Robert) Elementary is 5640th of 5,693 and Kunst (Tommie) Junior High is 778th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).