Brandon Elementary vs Upper Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 590 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon Elementary
Goleta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
429 students
Upper Lake Elementary
Upper Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students
| Measure | Brandon Elementary Goleta, California | Upper Lake Elementary Upper Lake, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1133 of 5,693 | #2974 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15151 of 50,301 | #35885 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 429 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 37% |
| city | Goleta | Upper Lake |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 34.1).
- •Brandon Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •Brandon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Brandon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 83.4%).
- •Brandon Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 21.5).
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 Brandon Elementary better than Upper Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brandon Elementary ranks higher (64.4 vs 34.1 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 Brandon Elementary and Upper Lake Elementary?
About 590 km in a straight line, between Goleta and Upper Lake in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon Elementary: 429. Upper Lake Elementary: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon Elementary and Upper Lake Elementary rank in California?
Brandon Elementary is 1133rd of 5,693 and Upper Lake Elementary is 2974th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).