Palmyra GATE Magnet vs Upper Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 750 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmyra GATE Magnet
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
429 students
Upper Lake Elementary
Upper Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students
| Measure | Palmyra GATE Magnet Orange, California | Upper Lake Elementary Upper Lake, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2662 of 5,693 | #2974 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32969 of 50,301 | #35885 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 429 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Orange | Upper Lake |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmyra GATE Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 34.1).
- •Palmyra GATE Magnet does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Palmyra GATE Magnet does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Palmyra GATE Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 83.4%).
- •Upper Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.6).
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 Palmyra GATE Magnet better than Upper Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palmyra GATE Magnet ranks higher (38.5 vs 34.1 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 Palmyra GATE Magnet and Upper Lake Elementary?
About 750 km in a straight line, between Orange and Upper Lake in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmyra GATE Magnet: 429. Upper Lake Elementary: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmyra GATE Magnet and Upper Lake Elementary rank in California?
Palmyra GATE Magnet is 2662nd of 5,693 and Upper Lake Elementary is 2974th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).