Donald Graham Elementary vs Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donald Graham Elementary
Wildomar · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts
Wildomar · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
486 students
| Measure | Donald Graham Elementary Wildomar, California | Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts Wildomar, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2748 of 5,693 | #2954 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33776 of 50,301 | #35744 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 470 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 31% |
| city | Wildomar | Wildomar |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donald Graham Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 34.3).
- •Donald Graham Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 31%).
- •Donald Graham Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 69.8%).
- •Donald Graham Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 27.0).
- •Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts is the larger school with 486 students compared with 470.
- •Donald Graham Elementary 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 Donald Graham Elementary better than Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Donald Graham Elementary ranks higher (37.3 vs 34.3 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 Donald Graham Elementary and Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Wildomar and Wildomar in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald Graham Elementary: 470. Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald Graham Elementary and Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts rank in California?
Donald Graham Elementary is 2748th of 5,693 and Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts is 2954th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).