David A. Brown Middle vs Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David A. Brown Middle
Wildomar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,030 students
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts
Wildomar · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
486 students
| Measure | David A. Brown Middle Wildomar, California | Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts Wildomar, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #971 of 1,334 | #2954 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13787 of 15,369 | #35744 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,030 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 1,030 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.9% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 31% |
| city | Wildomar | Wildomar |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 19.9).
- •Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts does better on math proficiency (31% vs 20%).
- •Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 78.9%).
- •David A. Brown Middle does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 27.0).
- •David A. Brown Middle is the larger school with 1,030 students compared with 486.
- •David A. Brown Middle is a public school while Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 David A. Brown Middle better than Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts ranks higher (34.3 vs 19.9 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 David A. Brown Middle and Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Wildomar and Wildomar in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David A. Brown Middle: 1,030. Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David A. Brown Middle and Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts rank in California?
David A. Brown Middle is 971st of 1,334 and Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts is 2954th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).