Alvarado Elementary vs Sycamore Rocks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 557 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvarado Elementary
Union City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
667 students
Sycamore Rocks Elementary
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
667 students
| Measure | Alvarado Elementary Union City, California | Sycamore Rocks Elementary Apple Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1740 of 5,693 | #3195 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #23001 of 50,301 | #37525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 667 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 38% |
| city | Union City | Apple Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alvarado Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 31.6).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 38%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 79.2%).
- •Sycamore Rocks Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 26.7).
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 Alvarado Elementary better than Sycamore Rocks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alvarado Elementary ranks higher (53.0 vs 31.6 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 Alvarado Elementary and Sycamore Rocks Elementary?
About 557 km in a straight line, between Union City and Apple Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvarado Elementary: 667. Sycamore Rocks Elementary: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvarado Elementary and Sycamore Rocks Elementary rank in California?
Alvarado Elementary is 1740th of 5,693 and Sycamore Rocks Elementary is 3195th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).