Arete Charter Academy vs Clear Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arete Charter Academy
Grass Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
207 students
Clear Creek Elementary
Grass Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
173 students
| Measure | Arete Charter Academy Grass Valley, California | Clear Creek Elementary Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2942 of 5,693 | #1307 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35617 of 50,301 | #17410 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 207 | 173 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 173 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 52% |
| city | Grass Valley | Grass Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clear Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 34.4).
- •Clear Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24.5%).
- •Clear Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 34.5%).
- •Arete Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 45.1%).
- •Clear Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 23.0).
- •Arete Charter Academy is the larger school with 207 students compared with 173.
- •Arete Charter Academy is a charter school while Clear Creek Elementary is a public 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 Arete Charter Academy better than Clear Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clear Creek Elementary ranks higher (61.1 vs 34.4 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 Arete Charter Academy and Clear Creek Elementary?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arete Charter Academy: 207. Clear Creek Elementary: 173. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arete Charter Academy and Clear Creek Elementary rank in California?
Arete Charter Academy is 2942nd of 5,693 and Clear Creek Elementary is 1307th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).