McKinley Elementary vs Sycamore Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 155 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elementary
Gridley · Public elementary · Grades K–1
341 students
Sycamore Middle
Gridley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary Gridley, California | Sycamore Middle Gridley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4228 of 5,693 | #640 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #44109 of 50,301 | #11067 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 341 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.9% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 33% |
| city | Gridley | Gridley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 21.2).
- •Sycamore Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 80.9%).
- •Sycamore Middle does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 21.3).
- •Sycamore Middle is the larger school with 423 students compared with 341.
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 McKinley Elementary better than Sycamore Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Middle ranks higher (34.1 vs 21.2 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 McKinley Elementary and Sycamore Middle?
About 155 m in a straight line, between Gridley and Gridley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary: 341. Sycamore Middle: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary and Sycamore Middle rank in California?
McKinley Elementary is 4228th of 5,693 and Sycamore Middle is 640th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).