Magnolia Elementary vs Sierra Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magnolia Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
535 students
Sierra Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 7–8
829 students
| Measure | Magnolia Elementary Riverside, California | Sierra Middle Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2804 of 5,693 | #975 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #34376 of 50,301 | #13806 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 535 | 829 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 829 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 21% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnolia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.4 vs 19.9).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 21%).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 88.5%).
- •Sierra Middle does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 25.5).
- •Sierra Middle is the larger school with 829 students compared with 535.
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 Magnolia Elementary better than Sierra Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Magnolia Elementary ranks higher (36.4 vs 19.9 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 Magnolia Elementary and Sierra Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnolia Elementary: 535. Sierra Middle: 829. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnolia Elementary and Sierra Middle rank in California?
Magnolia Elementary is 2804th of 5,693 and Sierra Middle is 975th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).