California Montessori Project-Shingle Springs Campus vs Union Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 61 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California Montessori Project-Shingle Springs Campus
Shingle Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
543 students
Union Hill Elementary
Grass Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
542 students
| Measure | California Montessori Project-Shingle Springs Campus Shingle Springs, California | Union Hill Elementary Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #972 of 5,693 | #2081 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13264 of 50,301 | #27335 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 543 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 39% |
| city | Shingle Springs | Grass Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •California Montessori Project-Shingle Springs Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 46.8).
- •California Montessori Project-Shingle Springs Campus does better on math proficiency (55% vs 39%).
- •California Montessori Project-Shingle Springs Campus does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 54%).
- •California Montessori Project-Shingle Springs Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 45.8%).
- •Union Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 23.6).
- •California Montessori Project-Shingle Springs Campus is the larger school with 543 students compared with 542.
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 California Montessori Project-Shingle Springs Campus better than Union Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), California Montessori Project-Shingle Springs Campus ranks higher (67.2 vs 46.8 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 California Montessori Project-Shingle Springs Campus and Union Hill Elementary?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Shingle Springs and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Montessori Project-Shingle Springs Campus: 543. Union Hill Elementary: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Montessori Project-Shingle Springs Campus and Union Hill Elementary rank in California?
California Montessori Project-Shingle Springs Campus is 972nd of 5,693 and Union Hill Elementary is 2081st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).