Bear River vs Sheridan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear River
Wheatland · Public middle · Grades 4–8
585 students
Sheridan Elementary
Sheridan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
62 students
| Measure | Bear River Wheatland, California | Sheridan Elementary Sheridan, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #483 of 1,334 | #2741 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8664 of 15,369 | #33700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 585 | 62 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 62 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 30% |
| city | Wheatland | Sheridan |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear River scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 37.5).
- •Bear River does better on math proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Bear River does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49.5%).
- •Bear River does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 71%).
- •Bear River does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 20.7).
- •Bear River is the larger school with 585 students compared with 62.
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 Bear River better than Sheridan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bear River ranks higher (45.2 vs 37.5 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 Bear River and Sheridan Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Wheatland and Sheridan in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear River: 585. Sheridan Elementary: 62. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear River and Sheridan Elementary rank in California?
Bear River is 483rd of 1,334 and Sheridan Elementary is 2741st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).