Clear Creek Elementary vs John Muir Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clear Creek Elementary
Grass Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
173 students
John Muir Charter
Grass Valley · Charter high · Grades 6–12
629 students
| Measure | Clear Creek Elementary Grass Valley, California | John Muir Charter Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1307 of 5,693 | #1332 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #17410 of 50,301 | #16711 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 173 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 173 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 2.5% |
| city | Grass Valley | Grass Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clear Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 8.4).
- •Clear Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 2.5%).
- •Clear Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 7.5%).
- •Clear Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 94.3%).
- •John Muir Charter does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.3).
- •John Muir Charter is the larger school with 629 students compared with 173.
- •Clear Creek Elementary is a public school while John Muir Charter is a charter 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 Clear Creek Elementary better than John Muir Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Clear Creek Elementary ranks higher (61.1 vs 8.4 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 Clear Creek Elementary and John Muir Charter?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clear Creek Elementary: 173. John Muir Charter: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clear Creek Elementary and John Muir Charter rank in California?
Clear Creek Elementary is 1307th of 5,693 and John Muir Charter is 1332nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).