Bridges Academy vs Gold Trail
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 181 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridges Academy
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 7–8
274 students
Gold Trail
Placerville · Public middle · Grades 4–8
274 students
| Measure | Bridges Academy San Jose, California | Gold Trail Placerville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1012 of 1,334 | #366 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14029 of 15,369 | #6756 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 274 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 43% |
| city | San Jose | Placerville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gold Trail scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 18.4).
- •Gold Trail does better on math proficiency (43% vs 21%).
- •Gold Trail does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 35%).
- •Gold Trail does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 89.4%).
- •Bridges Academy does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.1).
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 Bridges Academy better than Gold Trail?
On the Success Index (US), Gold Trail ranks higher (54.1 vs 18.4 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 Bridges Academy and Gold Trail?
About 181 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Placerville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridges Academy: 274. Gold Trail: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridges Academy and Gold Trail rank in California?
Bridges Academy is 1012th of 1,334 and Gold Trail is 366th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).