Bell Hill Academy vs Donald J. Meyer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 219 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Hill Academy
Grass Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–4
246 students
Donald J. Meyer Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students
| Measure | Bell Hill Academy Grass Valley, California | Donald J. Meyer Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1806 of 5,693 | #2818 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24101 of 50,301 | #34504 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 246 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| city | Grass Valley | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 36.2).
- •Bell Hill Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Bell Hill Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Bell Hill Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 79.7%).
- •Donald J. Meyer Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 22.4).
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 Bell Hill Academy better than Donald J. Meyer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Hill Academy ranks higher (51.5 vs 36.2 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 Bell Hill Academy and Donald J. Meyer Elementary?
About 219 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Hill Academy: 246. Donald J. Meyer Elementary: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Hill Academy and Donald J. Meyer Elementary rank in California?
Bell Hill Academy is 1806th of 5,693 and Donald J. Meyer Elementary is 2818th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).