Garden Valley Elementary vs Sierra View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 231 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Valley Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
365 students
Sierra View Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
365 students
| Measure | Garden Valley Elementary Sacramento, California | Sierra View Elementary Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4560 of 5,693 | #1689 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45783 of 50,301 | #22324 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 365 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 47% |
| city | Sacramento | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 18.5).
- •Sierra View Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Sierra View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Sierra View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 92.1%).
- •Sierra View Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 26.1).
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 Garden Valley Elementary better than Sierra View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra View Elementary ranks higher (54.1 vs 18.5 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 Garden Valley Elementary and Sierra View Elementary?
About 231 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Valley Elementary: 365. Sierra View Elementary: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Valley Elementary and Sierra View Elementary rank in California?
Garden Valley Elementary is 4560th of 5,693 and Sierra View Elementary is 1689th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).