Alder Creek Middle vs Camerado Springs Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 105 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alder Creek Middle
Truckee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
535 students
Camerado Springs Middle
Cameron Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
536 students
| Measure | Alder Creek Middle Truckee, California | Camerado Springs Middle Cameron Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #239 of 1,334 | #188 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4329 of 15,369 | #3356 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 535 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| city | Truckee | Cameron Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Camerado Springs Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 65.2).
- •Camerado Springs Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Camerado Springs Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Camerado Springs Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 29.7%).
- •Alder Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.4).
- •Camerado Springs Middle is the larger school with 536 students compared with 535.
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 Alder Creek Middle better than Camerado Springs Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Camerado Springs Middle ranks higher (69.9 vs 65.2 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 Alder Creek Middle and Camerado Springs Middle?
About 105 km in a straight line, between Truckee and Cameron Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alder Creek Middle: 535. Camerado Springs Middle: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alder Creek Middle and Camerado Springs Middle rank in California?
Alder Creek Middle is 239th of 1,334 and Camerado Springs Middle is 188th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).