Fesler (Isaac) Junior High vs Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
974 students
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
917 students
| Measure | Fesler (Isaac) Junior High Santa Maria, California | Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1085 of 1,334 | #3680 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14400 of 15,369 | #41037 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 974 | 917 |
| Enrollment | 974 | 917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 31% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 16.2).
- •Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 19%).
- •Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 94.5%).
- •Fesler (Isaac) Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 21.8).
- •Fesler (Isaac) Junior High is the larger school with 974 students compared with 917.
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 Fesler (Isaac) Junior High better than Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary ranks higher (26.1 vs 16.2 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 Fesler (Isaac) Junior High and Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High: 974. Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary: 917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fesler (Isaac) Junior High and Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary rank in California?
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High is 1085th of 1,334 and Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary is 3680th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).