Kunst (Tommie) Junior High vs Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 969 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
912 students
Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
869 students
| Measure | Kunst (Tommie) Junior High Santa Maria, California | Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #778 of 1,334 | #3137 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12431 of 15,369 | #37165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 912 | 869 |
| Enrollment | 912 | 869 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 44% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 27.3).
- •Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 30%).
- •Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Kunst (Tommie) Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 94.2%).
- •Kunst (Tommie) Junior High does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 24.8).
- •Kunst (Tommie) Junior High is the larger school with 912 students compared with 869.
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 Kunst (Tommie) Junior High better than Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary ranks higher (32.1 vs 27.3 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 Kunst (Tommie) Junior High and Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary?
About 969 m in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High: 912. Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary: 869. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kunst (Tommie) Junior High and Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary rank in California?
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High is 778th of 1,334 and Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary is 3137th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).