Great Valley Academy - Salida vs Sisk Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Valley Academy - Salida
Modesto · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
927 students
Sisk Elementary
Salida · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students
| Measure | Great Valley Academy - Salida Modesto, California | Sisk Elementary Salida, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2407 of 5,693 | #2299 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30813 of 50,301 | #29767 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 927 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 927 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 42% |
| city | Modesto | Salida |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sisk Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 41.7).
- •Sisk Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Sisk Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Great Valley Academy - Salida does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 68.2%).
- •Sisk Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 25.1).
- •Great Valley Academy - Salida is the larger school with 927 students compared with 286.
- •Great Valley Academy - Salida is a charter school while Sisk 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 Great Valley Academy - Salida better than Sisk Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sisk Elementary ranks higher (43.3 vs 41.7 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 Great Valley Academy - Salida and Sisk Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Salida in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Valley Academy - Salida: 927. Sisk Elementary: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Valley Academy - Salida and Sisk Elementary rank in California?
Great Valley Academy - Salida is 2407th of 5,693 and Sisk Elementary is 2299th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).