Mariposa Avenue Elementary vs Sylvan 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.
Mariposa Avenue Elementary
Citrus Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
326 students
Sylvan Middle
Citrus Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students
| Measure | Mariposa Avenue Elementary Citrus Heights, California | Sylvan Middle Citrus Heights, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4293 of 5,693 | #1056 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #44416 of 50,301 | #14278 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 326 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| city | Citrus Heights | Citrus Heights |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mariposa Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 17.0).
- •Mariposa Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Mariposa Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Sylvan Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 72.7%).
- •Sylvan Middle does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 25.1).
- •Sylvan Middle is the larger school with 604 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 Mariposa Avenue Elementary better than Sylvan Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mariposa Avenue Elementary ranks higher (20.7 vs 17.0 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 Mariposa Avenue Elementary and Sylvan Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Citrus Heights and Citrus Heights in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mariposa Avenue Elementary: 326. Sylvan Middle: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mariposa Avenue Elementary and Sylvan Middle rank in California?
Mariposa Avenue Elementary is 4293rd of 5,693 and Sylvan Middle is 1056th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).