El Camino Junior High vs Fairlawn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 925 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Camino Junior High
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
830 students
Fairlawn Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
716 students
| Measure | El Camino Junior High Santa Maria, California | Fairlawn Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1057 of 1,334 | #5128 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14283 of 15,369 | #48207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 830 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 830 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 26% |
| 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 13.7).
- •Fairlawn Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 24%).
- •El Camino Junior High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •El Camino Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97% vs 97.6%).
- •El Camino Junior High does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 21.1).
- •El Camino Junior High is the larger school with 830 students compared with 716.
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 Junior High better than Fairlawn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), El Camino Junior High ranks higher (16.9 vs 13.7 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 Junior High and Fairlawn Elementary?
About 925 m in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Camino Junior High: 830. Fairlawn Elementary: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Camino Junior High and Fairlawn Elementary rank in California?
El Camino Junior High is 1057th of 1,334 and Fairlawn Elementary is 5128th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).