Mossdale Elementary vs Sycamore Magnet Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 551 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mossdale Elementary
Lathrop · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,087 students
Sycamore Magnet Academy
Tustin · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,085 students
| Measure | Mossdale Elementary Lathrop, California | Sycamore Magnet Academy Tustin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2291 of 5,693 | #5204 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29681 of 50,301 | #48491 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,087 | 1,085 |
| Enrollment | 1,087 | 1,085 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 18% |
| city | Lathrop | Tustin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mossdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 13.1).
- •Mossdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 18%).
- •Mossdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Mossdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 87.2%).
- •Sycamore Magnet Academy does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 27.2).
- •Mossdale Elementary is the larger school with 1,087 students compared with 1,085.
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 Mossdale Elementary better than Sycamore Magnet Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Mossdale Elementary ranks higher (43.4 vs 13.1 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 Mossdale Elementary and Sycamore Magnet Academy?
About 551 km in a straight line, between Lathrop and Tustin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mossdale Elementary: 1,087. Sycamore Magnet Academy: 1,085. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mossdale Elementary and Sycamore Magnet Academy rank in California?
Mossdale Elementary is 2291st of 5,693 and Sycamore Magnet Academy is 5204th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).