Luther Elementary vs Sycamore Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Luther Elementary
Live Oak · Public elementary · Grades K–5
867 students
Sycamore Middle
Gridley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
| Measure | Luther Elementary Live Oak, California | Sycamore Middle Gridley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2517 of 5,693 | #640 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #31743 of 50,301 | #11067 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 867 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 867 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 33% |
| city | Live Oak | Gridley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Luther Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 34.1).
- •Luther Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •Luther Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Sycamore Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 81.2%).
- •Sycamore Middle does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.8).
- •Luther Elementary is the larger school with 867 students compared with 423.
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 Luther Elementary better than Sycamore Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Luther Elementary ranks higher (40.3 vs 34.1 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 Luther Elementary and Sycamore Middle?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Live Oak and Gridley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Luther Elementary: 867. Sycamore Middle: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Luther Elementary and Sycamore Middle rank in California?
Luther Elementary is 2517th of 5,693 and Sycamore Middle is 640th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).