Everett Alvarez High vs John E. Steinbeck Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 430 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Everett Alvarez High
Salinas · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,978 students
John E. Steinbeck Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students
| Measure | Everett Alvarez High Salinas, California | John E. Steinbeck Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1237 of 1,343 | #2908 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15989 of 16,910 | #35334 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,978 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 1,978 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 42% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John E. Steinbeck Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 15.5).
- •John E. Steinbeck Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •John E. Steinbeck Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 39%).
- •John E. Steinbeck Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 92.7%).
- •Everett Alvarez High does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 25.6).
- •Everett Alvarez High is the larger school with 1,978 students compared with 486.
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 Everett Alvarez High better than John E. Steinbeck Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John E. Steinbeck Elementary ranks higher (34.9 vs 15.5 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 Everett Alvarez High and John E. Steinbeck Elementary?
About 430 m in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Everett Alvarez High: 1,978. John E. Steinbeck Elementary: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Everett Alvarez High and John E. Steinbeck Elementary rank in California?
Everett Alvarez High is 1237th of 1,343 and John E. Steinbeck Elementary is 2908th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).