BRIDGES Charter vs Sycamore Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 238 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BRIDGES Charter
Thousand Oaks · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
420 students
Sycamore Valley Academy
Visalia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
419 students
| Measure | BRIDGES Charter Thousand Oaks, California | Sycamore Valley Academy Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #832 of 5,693 | #1744 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11512 of 50,301 | #23067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 420 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 44% |
| city | Thousand Oaks | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •BRIDGES Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 53.0).
- •BRIDGES Charter does better on math proficiency (54% vs 44%).
- •BRIDGES Charter does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 59%).
- •BRIDGES Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 38.2%).
- •BRIDGES Charter does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 23.3).
- •BRIDGES Charter is the larger school with 420 students compared with 419.
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 BRIDGES Charter better than Sycamore Valley Academy?
On the Success Index (US), BRIDGES Charter ranks higher (69.7 vs 53.0 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 BRIDGES Charter and Sycamore Valley Academy?
About 238 km in a straight line, between Thousand Oaks and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BRIDGES Charter: 420. Sycamore Valley Academy: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BRIDGES Charter and Sycamore Valley Academy rank in California?
BRIDGES Charter is 832nd of 5,693 and Sycamore Valley Academy is 1744th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).