Camino Polytechnic vs Sierra Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Camino Polytechnic
Camino · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
31 students
Sierra Ridge Middle
Pollock Pines · Public middle · Grades 5–8
247 students
| Measure | Camino Polytechnic Camino, California | Sierra Ridge Middle Pollock Pines, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #446 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #8045 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 31 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 31 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 31.0 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 40% |
| city | Camino | Pollock Pines |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 44.1).
- •Sierra Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 34.5%).
- •Camino Polytechnic does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 49%).
- •Sierra Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 64.5%).
- •Sierra Ridge Middle does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 31.0).
- •Sierra Ridge Middle is the larger school with 247 students compared with 31.
- •Camino Polytechnic is a charter school while Sierra Ridge Middle is a public 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 Camino Polytechnic better than Sierra Ridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Ridge Middle ranks higher (48.2 vs 44.1 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 Camino Polytechnic and Sierra Ridge Middle?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Camino and Pollock Pines in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Camino Polytechnic: 31. Sierra Ridge Middle: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Camino Polytechnic and Sierra Ridge Middle rank in California?
Camino Polytechnic is unranked and Sierra Ridge Middle is 446th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).