Alder Creek Middle vs Glenshire Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.0 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
Glenshire Elementary
Truckee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
499 students
| Measure | Alder Creek Middle Truckee, California | Glenshire Elementary Truckee, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #239 of 1,334 | #505 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4329 of 15,369 | #7441 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 535 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Truckee | Truckee |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenshire Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 65.2).
- •Glenshire Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Glenshire Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Glenshire Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 29.7%).
- •Alder Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 25.0).
- •Alder Creek Middle is the larger school with 535 students compared with 499.
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 Glenshire Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glenshire Elementary ranks higher (75.8 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 Glenshire Elementary?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Truckee and Truckee in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alder Creek Middle: 535. Glenshire Elementary: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alder Creek Middle and Glenshire Elementary rank in California?
Alder Creek Middle is 239th of 1,334 and Glenshire Elementary is 505th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).