Lichen K-8 vs Mariposa Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lichen K-8
Citrus Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–8
498 students
Mariposa Avenue Elementary
Citrus Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
326 students
| Measure | Lichen K-8 Citrus Heights, California | Mariposa Avenue Elementary Citrus Heights, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3411 of 5,693 | #4293 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39132 of 50,301 | #44416 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 498 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| city | Citrus Heights | Citrus Heights |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lichen K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 20.7).
- •Lichen K-8 does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Lichen K-8 does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Lichen K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 72.7%).
- •Lichen K-8 does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 25.1).
- •Lichen K-8 is the larger school with 498 students compared with 326.
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 Lichen K-8 better than Mariposa Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lichen K-8 ranks higher (29.1 vs 20.7 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 Lichen K-8 and Mariposa Avenue Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Citrus Heights and Citrus Heights in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lichen K-8: 498. Mariposa Avenue Elementary: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lichen K-8 and Mariposa Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Lichen K-8 is 3411th of 5,693 and Mariposa Avenue Elementary is 4293rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).