Miller (Isaac) Elementary vs Samuel Kennedy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 405 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Miller (Isaac) Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
883 students
Samuel Kennedy Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
883 students
| Measure | Miller (Isaac) Elementary Santa Maria, California | Samuel Kennedy Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5222 of 5,693 | #5169 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48540 of 50,301 | #48354 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 883 | 883 |
| Enrollment | 883 | 883 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| city | Santa Maria | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.9 vs 13.4).
- •Miller (Isaac) Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Miller (Isaac) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •Samuel Kennedy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 94.5%).
- •Miller (Isaac) Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 26.0).
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 Miller (Isaac) Elementary better than Samuel Kennedy Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Miller (Isaac) Elementary and Samuel Kennedy Elementary?
About 405 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Miller (Isaac) Elementary: 883. Samuel Kennedy Elementary: 883. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Miller (Isaac) Elementary and Samuel Kennedy Elementary rank in California?
Miller (Isaac) Elementary is 5222nd of 5,693 and Samuel Kennedy Elementary is 5169th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).