Bell Hill Academy vs John Muir Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 825 m 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
John Muir Charter
Grass Valley · Charter high · Grades 6–12
629 students
| Measure | Bell Hill Academy Grass Valley, California | John Muir Charter Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1806 of 5,693 | #1332 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #24101 of 50,301 | #16711 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 246 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 2.5% |
| city | Grass Valley | Grass Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 8.4).
- •Bell Hill Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 2.5%).
- •Bell Hill Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 7.5%).
- •Bell Hill Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 94.3%).
- •John Muir Charter does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 22.4).
- •John Muir Charter is the larger school with 629 students compared with 246.
- •Bell Hill Academy is a public school while John Muir Charter 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 Bell Hill Academy better than John Muir Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Hill Academy ranks higher (51.5 vs 8.4 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 Bell Hill Academy and John Muir Charter?
About 825 m in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Hill Academy: 246. John Muir Charter: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Hill Academy and John Muir Charter rank in California?
Bell Hill Academy is 1806th of 5,693 and John Muir Charter is 1332nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).