Alder Creek Middle vs STEAM Academy @ Burke
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 627 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
STEAM Academy @ Burke
Pico Rivera · Public middle · Grades 6–8
534 students
| Measure | Alder Creek Middle Truckee, California | STEAM Academy @ Burke Pico Rivera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #239 of 1,334 | #532 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4329 of 15,369 | #9350 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 535 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Truckee | Pico Rivera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alder Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 42.2).
- •Alder Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Alder Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Alder Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 82.2%).
- •Alder Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 23.2).
- •Alder Creek Middle is the larger school with 535 students compared with 534.
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 STEAM Academy @ Burke?
On the Success Index (US), Alder Creek Middle ranks higher (65.2 vs 42.2 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 STEAM Academy @ Burke?
About 627 km in a straight line, between Truckee and Pico Rivera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alder Creek Middle: 535. STEAM Academy @ Burke: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alder Creek Middle and STEAM Academy @ Burke rank in California?
Alder Creek Middle is 239th of 1,334 and STEAM Academy @ Burke is 532nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).