Rio Seco Elementary vs Sycamore Canyon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rio Seco Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
913 students
Sycamore Canyon Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–6
373 students
| Measure | Rio Seco Elementary Santee, California | Sycamore Canyon Elementary Santee, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1141 of 5,693 | #1150 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15203 of 50,301 | #15287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 913 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 913 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| city | Santee | Santee |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.4 vs 64.3).
- •Rio Seco Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Rio Seco Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Sycamore Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 42.5%).
- •Sycamore Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.4).
- •Rio Seco Elementary is the larger school with 913 students compared with 373.
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 Rio Seco Elementary better than Sycamore Canyon 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 Rio Seco Elementary and Sycamore Canyon Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Santee and Santee in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio Seco Elementary: 913. Sycamore Canyon Elementary: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio Seco Elementary and Sycamore Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Rio Seco Elementary is 1141st of 5,693 and Sycamore Canyon Elementary is 1150th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).