Aptitud Community Academy at Goss vs Sycamore Ridge
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 645 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–8
386 students
Sycamore Ridge
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
386 students
| Measure | Aptitud Community Academy at Goss San Jose, California | Sycamore Ridge San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5335 of 5,693 | #308 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48947 of 50,301 | #5273 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 386 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 76% |
| city | San Jose | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Ridge scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 11.7).
- •Sycamore Ridge does better on math proficiency (76% vs 18%).
- •Sycamore Ridge does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 23%).
- •Sycamore Ridge does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 89.1%).
- •Sycamore Ridge does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 20.3).
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 Aptitud Community Academy at Goss better than Sycamore Ridge?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Ridge ranks higher (79.5 vs 11.7 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 Aptitud Community Academy at Goss and Sycamore Ridge?
About 645 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss: 386. Sycamore Ridge: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aptitud Community Academy at Goss and Sycamore Ridge rank in California?
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss is 5335th of 5,693 and Sycamore Ridge is 308th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).