Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 vs Sylmar Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2
Sylmar · Charter high · Grades 9–12
208 students
Sylmar Elementary
Sylmar · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 Sylmar, California | Sylmar Elementary Sylmar, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #662 of 1,343 | #4702 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11764 of 16,910 | #46503 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 208 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 208 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 24% |
| city | Sylmar | Sylmar |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 17.2).
- •Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 24%).
- •Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 36%).
- •Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 96.2%).
- •Sylmar Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.8).
- •Sylmar Elementary is the larger school with 393 students compared with 208.
- •Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is a charter school while Sylmar Elementary is a public 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 Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 better than Sylmar Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 ranks higher (36.8 vs 17.2 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 Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 and Sylmar Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Sylmar and Sylmar in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2: 208. Sylmar Elementary: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 and Sylmar Elementary rank in California?
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is 662nd of 1,343 and Sylmar Elementary is 4702nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).