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Magnolia Elementary School vs. Sycamore Elementary School

Should you attend Magnolia Elementary School or Sycamore Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Magnolia Elementary School
465 West 15th St.
Upland, CA 91786
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Sycamore Elementary School
1075 West 13th St.
Upland, CA 91786
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Magnolia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Magnolia Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sycamore Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
530 students
422 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Magnolia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sycamore Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Magnolia Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sycamore Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Magnolia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sycamore Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Upland Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Upland Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1470 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#4892 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Magnolia Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sycamore Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 20% in CA)
31%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magnolia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Upland Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sycamore Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Upland Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magnolia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Upland Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sycamore Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Upland Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Magnolia Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sycamore Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
92
79
Grade 1 Students
63
49
Grade 2 Students
49
54
Grade 3 Students
73
55
Grade 4 Students
81
58
Grade 5 Students
89
51
Grade 6 Students
83
76

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Magnolia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Upland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sycamore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Upland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
% Asian
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Magnolia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Upland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sycamore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Upland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
52%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Magnolia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Upland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sycamore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Upland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Magnolia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Upland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sycamore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Upland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
31%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Magnolia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Upland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sycamore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Upland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Magnolia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Upland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Magnolia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Upland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sycamore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Upland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Magnolia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Upland Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sycamore Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Upland Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Magnolia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Upland Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sycamore Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Upland Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Magnolia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Upland Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sycamore Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Upland Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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