Pioneer Valley High vs Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer Valley High
Santa Maria · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,080 students
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
917 students
| Measure | Pioneer Valley High Santa Maria, California | Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #676 of 1,343 | #3680 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11955 of 16,910 | #41037 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 3,080 | 917 |
| Enrollment | 3,080 | 917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.9% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 31% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 26.1).
- •Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •Pioneer Valley High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 43%).
- •Pioneer Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.9% vs 84.2%).
- •Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.2).
- •Pioneer Valley High is the larger school with 3,080 students compared with 917.
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 Pioneer Valley High better than Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Valley High ranks higher (36.1 vs 26.1 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 Pioneer Valley High and Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Valley High: 3,080. Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary: 917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Valley High and Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary rank in California?
Pioneer Valley High is 676th of 1,343 and Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary is 3680th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).