Kunst (Tommie) Junior High vs Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km 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
Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
849 students
| Measure | Kunst (Tommie) Junior High Santa Maria, California | Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #778 of 1,334 | #3878 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12431 of 15,369 | #42200 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 912 | 849 |
| Enrollment | 912 | 849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 28% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kunst (Tommie) Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 24.2).
- •Kunst (Tommie) Junior High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 28%).
- •Kunst (Tommie) Junior High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 87.5%).
- •Kunst (Tommie) Junior High does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.3).
- •Kunst (Tommie) Junior High is the larger school with 912 students compared with 849.
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 Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kunst (Tommie) Junior High ranks higher (27.3 vs 24.2 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 Kunst (Tommie) Junior High and Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High: 912. Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary: 849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kunst (Tommie) Junior High and Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary rank in California?
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High is 778th of 1,334 and Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary is 3878th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).