Encinal Junior/Senior High vs William G. Paden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 511 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Encinal Junior/Senior High
Alameda · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,280 students
William G. Paden Elementary
Alameda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students
| Measure | Encinal Junior/Senior High Alameda, California | William G. Paden Elementary Alameda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #373 of 1,343 | #1817 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8103 of 16,910 | #24235 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,280 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 1,280 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Alameda | Alameda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.1 vs 51.4).
- •William G. Paden Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Encinal Junior/Senior High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •William G. Paden Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 47.3%).
- •Encinal Junior/Senior High does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 23.3).
- •Encinal Junior/Senior High is the larger school with 1,280 students compared with 372.
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 Encinal Junior/Senior High better than William G. Paden Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Encinal Junior/Senior High and William G. Paden Elementary?
About 511 m in a straight line, between Alameda and Alameda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Encinal Junior/Senior High: 1,280. William G. Paden Elementary: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Encinal Junior/Senior High and William G. Paden Elementary rank in California?
Encinal Junior/Senior High is 373rd of 1,343 and William G. Paden Elementary is 1817th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).