Highlands Elementary vs Sweetwater Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 936 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elementary
Spring Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
Sweetwater Springs Elementary
Spring Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary Spring Valley, California | Sweetwater Springs Elementary Spring Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3544 of 5,693 | #2508 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40147 of 50,301 | #31696 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 357 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 27.5 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 40% |
| city | Spring Valley | Spring Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sweetwater Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 27.4).
- •Sweetwater Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Sweetwater Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 40%).
- •Sweetwater Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 73.9%).
- •Sweetwater Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 27.5).
- •Sweetwater Springs Elementary is the larger school with 378 students compared with 357.
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 Highlands Elementary better than Sweetwater Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sweetwater Springs Elementary ranks higher (40.4 vs 27.4 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 Highlands Elementary and Sweetwater Springs Elementary?
About 936 m in a straight line, between Spring Valley and Spring Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary: 357. Sweetwater Springs Elementary: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary and Sweetwater Springs Elementary rank in California?
Highlands Elementary is 3544th of 5,693 and Sweetwater Springs Elementary is 2508th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).