iEmpire Academy vs Sycamore Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 312 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
iEmpire Academy
San Bernardino · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
Sycamore Valley Academy
Visalia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
419 students
| Measure | iEmpire Academy San Bernardino, California | Sycamore Valley Academy Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5609 of 5,693 | #1744 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49881 of 50,301 | #23067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 418 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 44% |
| city | San Bernardino | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Valley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 8.0).
- •Sycamore Valley Academy does better on math proficiency (44% vs 17%).
- •Sycamore Valley Academy does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 22%).
- •Sycamore Valley Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 94.7%).
- •Sycamore Valley Academy does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 24.6).
- •Sycamore Valley Academy is the larger school with 419 students compared with 418.
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 iEmpire Academy better than Sycamore Valley Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Valley Academy ranks higher (53.0 vs 8.0 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 iEmpire Academy and Sycamore Valley Academy?
About 312 km in a straight line, between San Bernardino and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
iEmpire Academy: 418. Sycamore Valley Academy: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do iEmpire Academy and Sycamore Valley Academy rank in California?
iEmpire Academy is 5609th of 5,693 and Sycamore Valley Academy is 1744th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).