Joe Nightingale Elementary vs Lakeview Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 859 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joe Nightingale Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
695 students
Lakeview Junior High
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
463 students
| Measure | Joe Nightingale Elementary Santa Maria, California | Lakeview Junior High Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2087 of 5,693 | #587 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #27394 of 50,301 | #10140 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 695 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.9% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 40% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe Nightingale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 38.6).
- •Joe Nightingale Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Joe Nightingale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Joe Nightingale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.9% vs 72.4%).
- •Lakeview Junior High does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 26.7).
- •Joe Nightingale Elementary is the larger school with 695 students compared with 463.
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 Joe Nightingale Elementary better than Lakeview Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Joe Nightingale Elementary ranks higher (46.7 vs 38.6 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 Joe Nightingale Elementary and Lakeview Junior High?
About 859 m in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joe Nightingale Elementary: 695. Lakeview Junior High: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joe Nightingale Elementary and Lakeview Junior High rank in California?
Joe Nightingale Elementary is 2087th of 5,693 and Lakeview Junior High is 587th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).