Highland Oaks Elementary vs Sierra Madre Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Oaks Elementary
Arcadia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
655 students
Sierra Madre Middle
Sierra Madre · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
| Measure | Highland Oaks Elementary Arcadia, California | Sierra Madre Middle Sierra Madre, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #318 of 5,693 | #243 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5366 of 50,301 | #4430 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 655 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.1% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 57% |
| city | Arcadia | Sierra Madre |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 64.8).
- •Highland Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 57%).
- •Highland Oaks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •Highland Oaks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.1% vs 39.2%).
- •Highland Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 23.9).
- •Highland Oaks Elementary is the larger school with 655 students compared with 597.
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 Highland Oaks Elementary better than Sierra Madre Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Oaks Elementary ranks higher (79.3 vs 64.8 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 Highland Oaks Elementary and Sierra Madre Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Arcadia and Sierra Madre in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Oaks Elementary: 655. Sierra Madre Middle: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Oaks Elementary and Sierra Madre Middle rank in California?
Highland Oaks Elementary is 318th of 5,693 and Sierra Madre Middle is 243rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).