Monarch Learning Center vs Sycamore Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monarch Learning Center
Redding · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
85 students
Sycamore Elementary
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–5
235 students
| Measure | Monarch Learning Center Redding, California | Sycamore Elementary Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4854 of 5,693 | #4554 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47140 of 50,301 | #45759 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 85 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 85 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 22% |
| city | Redding | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 16.0).
- •Sycamore Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Sycamore Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Sycamore Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 80%).
- •Monarch Learning Center does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.6).
- •Sycamore Elementary is the larger school with 235 students compared with 85.
- •Monarch Learning Center is a charter school while Sycamore Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Monarch Learning Center better than Sycamore Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Elementary ranks higher (18.6 vs 16.0 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 Monarch Learning Center and Sycamore Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Redding and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monarch Learning Center: 85. Sycamore Elementary: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monarch Learning Center and Sycamore Elementary rank in California?
Monarch Learning Center is 4854th of 5,693 and Sycamore Elementary is 4554th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).