Biggs Elementary vs Sycamore Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biggs Elementary
Biggs · Public elementary · Grades K–8
320 students
Sycamore Middle
Gridley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
| Measure | Biggs Elementary Biggs, California | Sycamore Middle Gridley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4525 of 5,693 | #640 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #45633 of 50,301 | #11067 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 320 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 33% |
| city | Biggs | Gridley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 18.7).
- •Sycamore Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 15%).
- •Sycamore Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 30%).
- •Biggs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 73%).
- •Biggs Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 21.2).
- •Sycamore Middle is the larger school with 423 students compared with 320.
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 Biggs Elementary better than Sycamore Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Middle ranks higher (34.1 vs 18.7 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 Biggs Elementary and Sycamore Middle?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Biggs and Gridley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Biggs Elementary: 320. Sycamore Middle: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Biggs Elementary and Sycamore Middle rank in California?
Biggs Elementary is 4525th of 5,693 and Sycamore Middle is 640th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).