El Camino Fundamental High vs Starr King K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Camino Fundamental High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,226 students
Starr King K-8
Carmichael · Public elementary · Grades K–8
885 students
| Measure | El Camino Fundamental High Sacramento, California | Starr King K-8 Carmichael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #701 of 1,343 | #5370 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12194 of 16,910 | #49073 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,226 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 1,226 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 15% |
| city | Sacramento | Carmichael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Camino Fundamental High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 11.4).
- •El Camino Fundamental High does better on math proficiency (24% vs 15%).
- •El Camino Fundamental High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 24%).
- •El Camino Fundamental High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 85.8%).
- •Starr King K-8 does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.3).
- •El Camino Fundamental High is the larger school with 1,226 students compared with 885.
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 Fundamental High better than Starr King K-8?
On the Success Index (US), El Camino Fundamental High ranks higher (35.0 vs 11.4 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 Fundamental High and Starr King K-8?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Carmichael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Camino Fundamental High: 1,226. Starr King K-8: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Camino Fundamental High and Starr King K-8 rank in California?
El Camino Fundamental High is 701st of 1,343 and Starr King K-8 is 5370th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).