Pioneer Junior High vs Sycamore Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer Junior High
Upland ยท Public middle ยท Grades 7โ8
771 students
Sycamore Elementary
Upland ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ6
412 students
| Measure | Pioneer Junior High Upland, California | Sycamore Elementary Upland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #313 of 1,334 | #2705 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5526 of 15,369 | #33326 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7โ8 | Grades Kโ6 |
| Students | 771 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 39% |
| city | Upland | Upland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขPioneer Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 38.0).
- โขPioneer Junior High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 39%).
- โขPioneer Junior High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 54%).
- โขPioneer Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 75%).
- โขPioneer Junior High does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.9).
- โขPioneer Junior High is the larger school with 771 students compared with 412.
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 Pioneer Junior High better than Sycamore Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Junior High ranks higher (59.8 vs 38.0 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 Pioneer Junior High and Sycamore Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Upland and Upland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Junior High: 771. Sycamore Elementary: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Junior High and Sycamore Elementary rank in California?
Pioneer Junior High is 313th of 1,334 and Sycamore Elementary is 2705th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).