Portola Middle vs Sycamore Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 298 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portola Middle
Orange · Public middle · Grades 7–8
422 students
Sycamore Elementary
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
357 students
| Measure | Portola Middle Orange, California | Sycamore Elementary Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1105 of 1,334 | #4130 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14497 of 15,369 | #43555 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 422 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 29% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.1 vs 15.5).
- •Sycamore Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Sycamore Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Sycamore Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 91.5%).
- •Portola Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 23.8).
- •Portola Middle is the larger school with 422 students compared with 357.
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 Portola Middle better than Sycamore Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Elementary ranks higher (22.1 vs 15.5 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 Portola Middle and Sycamore Elementary?
About 298 m in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Portola Middle: 422. Sycamore Elementary: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Portola Middle and Sycamore Elementary rank in California?
Portola Middle is 1105th of 1,334 and Sycamore Elementary is 4130th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).