El Camino Elementary vs San Marcos Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 962 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Camino Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
350 students
San Marcos Senior High
Santa Barbara · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,926 students
| Measure | El Camino Elementary Santa Barbara, California | San Marcos Senior High Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2240 of 5,693 | #417 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #29126 of 50,301 | #8660 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 350 | 1,926 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 1,926 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Marcos Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 44.2).
- •San Marcos Senior High does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •San Marcos Senior High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •El Camino Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 58%).
- •El Camino Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.2).
- •San Marcos Senior High is the larger school with 1,926 students compared with 350.
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 El Camino Elementary better than San Marcos Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), San Marcos Senior High ranks higher (49.0 vs 44.2 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 El Camino Elementary and San Marcos Senior High?
About 962 m in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Camino Elementary: 350. San Marcos Senior High: 1,926. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Camino Elementary and San Marcos Senior High rank in California?
El Camino Elementary is 2240th of 5,693 and San Marcos Senior High is 417th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).