Bell Hill Academy vs Margaret G. Scotten Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary
Grass Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–4
357 students
| Measure | Bell Hill Academy Grass Valley, California | Margaret G. Scotten Elementary Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1806 of 5,693 | #2198 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24101 of 50,301 | #28745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 246 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Grass Valley | Grass Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 44.8).
- •Bell Hill Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Margaret G. Scotten Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Bell Hill Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 74.8%).
- •Margaret G. Scotten Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 22.4).
- •Margaret G. Scotten Elementary is the larger school with 357 students compared with 246.
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 Margaret G. Scotten Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Hill Academy ranks higher (51.5 vs 44.8 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 Margaret G. Scotten Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Hill Academy: 246. Margaret G. Scotten Elementary: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Hill Academy and Margaret G. Scotten Elementary rank in California?
Bell Hill Academy is 1806th of 5,693 and Margaret G. Scotten Elementary is 2198th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).