Hamilton Elementary vs San Marino High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
San Marino High
San Marino · Public high · Grades 9–12
886 students
| Measure | Hamilton Elementary Pasadena, California | San Marino High San Marino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1331 of 5,693 | #16 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #17795 of 50,301 | #1082 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 510 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 85% |
| city | Pasadena | San Marino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Marino High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 60.6).
- •San Marino High does better on math proficiency (85% vs 58%).
- •San Marino High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 70%).
- •San Marino High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 52.2%).
- •San Marino High does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 25.5).
- •San Marino High is the larger school with 886 students compared with 510.
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 Hamilton Elementary better than San Marino High?
On the Success Index (US), San Marino High ranks higher (81.3 vs 60.6 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 Hamilton Elementary and San Marino High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and San Marino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Elementary: 510. San Marino High: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Elementary and San Marino High rank in California?
Hamilton Elementary is 1331st of 5,693 and San Marino High is 16th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).