Sierra Vista Elementary vs Topaz Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sierra Vista Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
454 students
Topaz Elementary
Fullerton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
404 students
| Measure | Sierra Vista Elementary Placentia, California | Topaz Elementary Fullerton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #649 of 5,693 | #3456 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9274 of 50,301 | #39497 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 454 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 38% |
| city | Placentia | Fullerton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 28.6).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 38%).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 41%).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 84.9%).
- •Topaz Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 26.7).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary is the larger school with 454 students compared with 404.
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 Sierra Vista Elementary better than Topaz Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Vista Elementary ranks higher (73.0 vs 28.6 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 Sierra Vista Elementary and Topaz Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Placentia and Fullerton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sierra Vista Elementary: 454. Topaz Elementary: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sierra Vista Elementary and Topaz Elementary rank in California?
Sierra Vista Elementary is 649th of 5,693 and Topaz Elementary is 3456th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).