Alder Creek Middle vs Sierra Expeditionary Learning
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.5 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
Sierra Expeditionary Learning
Truckee · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
216 students
| Measure | Alder Creek Middle Truckee, California | Sierra Expeditionary Learning Truckee, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #239 of 1,334 | #437 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4329 of 15,369 | #6666 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 535 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Truckee | Truckee |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Expeditionary Learning scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 65.2).
- •Sierra Expeditionary Learning does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Sierra Expeditionary Learning does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Sierra Expeditionary Learning does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 29.7%).
- •Alder Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.6).
- •Alder Creek Middle is the larger school with 535 students compared with 216.
- •Alder Creek Middle is a public school while Sierra Expeditionary Learning is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Sierra Expeditionary Learning?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Expeditionary Learning ranks higher (77.1 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 Sierra Expeditionary Learning?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Truckee and Truckee in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alder Creek Middle: 535. Sierra Expeditionary Learning: 216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alder Creek Middle and Sierra Expeditionary Learning rank in California?
Alder Creek Middle is 239th of 1,334 and Sierra Expeditionary Learning is 437th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).