Sycamore Hills Elementary vs Walter Zimmerman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sycamore Hills Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
565 students
Walter Zimmerman Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–6
512 students
| Measure | Sycamore Hills Elementary Fontana, California | Walter Zimmerman Elementary Bloomington, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3305 of 5,693 | #3929 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38364 of 50,301 | #42469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 565 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 31% |
| city | Fontana | Bloomington |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 23.8).
- •Sycamore Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Sycamore Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Sycamore Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80% vs 92%).
- •Sycamore Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.3).
- •Sycamore Hills Elementary is the larger school with 565 students compared with 512.
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 Sycamore Hills Elementary better than Walter Zimmerman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Hills Elementary ranks higher (30.3 vs 23.8 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 Sycamore Hills Elementary and Walter Zimmerman Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Bloomington in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sycamore Hills Elementary: 565. Walter Zimmerman Elementary: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sycamore Hills Elementary and Walter Zimmerman Elementary rank in California?
Sycamore Hills Elementary is 3305th of 5,693 and Walter Zimmerman Elementary is 3929th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).