Cedarcreek Elementary vs Plum Canyon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedarcreek Elementary
Canyon Country · Public elementary · Grades K–6
380 students
Plum Canyon Elementary
Saugus · Public elementary · Grades K–6
876 students
| Measure | Cedarcreek Elementary Canyon Country, California | Plum Canyon Elementary Saugus, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2666 of 5,693 | #779 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32996 of 50,301 | #10820 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 380 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 65% |
| city | Canyon Country | Saugus |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plum Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 38.4).
- •Plum Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 45%).
- •Plum Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 55%).
- •Plum Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 83.4%).
- •Cedarcreek Elementary does better on students per teacher (27.1 vs 28.3).
- •Plum Canyon Elementary is the larger school with 876 students compared with 380.
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 Cedarcreek Elementary better than Plum Canyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plum Canyon Elementary ranks higher (70.7 vs 38.4 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 Cedarcreek Elementary and Plum Canyon Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Canyon Country and Saugus in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedarcreek Elementary: 380. Plum Canyon Elementary: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedarcreek Elementary and Plum Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Cedarcreek Elementary is 2666th of 5,693 and Plum Canyon Elementary is 779th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).