Katherine Elementary vs Simi Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine Elementary
Simi Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
300 students
Simi Valley High
Simi Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,910 students
| Measure | Katherine Elementary Simi Valley, California | Simi Valley High Simi Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2417 of 5,693 | #405 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #30881 of 50,301 | #8491 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 300 | 1,910 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 1,910 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| city | Simi Valley | Simi Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Simi Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 41.6).
- •Katherine Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Simi Valley High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Simi Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 52.7%).
- •Katherine Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.5).
- •Simi Valley High is the larger school with 1,910 students compared with 300.
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 Katherine Elementary better than Simi Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Simi Valley High ranks higher (49.6 vs 41.6 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 Katherine Elementary and Simi Valley High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Simi Valley and Simi Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katherine Elementary: 300. Simi Valley High: 1,910. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katherine Elementary and Simi Valley High rank in California?
Katherine Elementary is 2417th of 5,693 and Simi Valley High is 405th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).