Pepper Tree Elementary vs Valencia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pepper Tree Elementary
Upland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
719 students
Valencia Elementary
Upland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
571 students
| Measure | Pepper Tree Elementary Upland, California | Valencia Elementary Upland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #907 of 5,693 | #937 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12378 of 50,301 | #12771 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 719 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 64% |
| city | Upland | Upland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.5 vs 68.0).
- •Pepper Tree Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Valencia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Valencia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 41.2%).
- •Valencia Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 24.8).
- •Pepper Tree Elementary is the larger school with 719 students compared with 571.
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 Pepper Tree Elementary better than Valencia Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pepper Tree Elementary and Valencia Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Upland and Upland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pepper Tree Elementary: 719. Valencia Elementary: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pepper Tree Elementary and Valencia Elementary rank in California?
Pepper Tree Elementary is 907th of 5,693 and Valencia Elementary is 937th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).