Poplar Avenue Elementary vs Sierra Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poplar Avenue Elementary
Oroville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
321 students
Sierra Avenue Elementary
Oroville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
365 students
| Measure | Poplar Avenue Elementary Oroville, California | Sierra Avenue Elementary Oroville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5000 of 5,693 | #5070 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47754 of 50,301 | #47977 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 321 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Oroville | Oroville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.8 vs 14.3).
- •Sierra Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Poplar Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 90.4%).
- •Poplar Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 21.5).
- •Sierra Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 365 students compared with 321.
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 Poplar Avenue Elementary better than Sierra Avenue 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 Poplar Avenue Elementary and Sierra Avenue Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Oroville and Oroville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poplar Avenue Elementary: 321. Sierra Avenue Elementary: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poplar Avenue Elementary and Sierra Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Poplar Avenue Elementary is 5000th of 5,693 and Sierra Avenue Elementary is 5070th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).