Curtis Creek Elementary vs Ruth Acty Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 174 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curtis Creek Elementary
Sonora · Public elementary · Grades K–8
410 students
Ruth Acty Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
| Measure | Curtis Creek Elementary Sonora, California | Ruth Acty Elementary Berkeley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2490 of 5,693 | #476 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31577 of 50,301 | #7089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 410 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 72% |
| city | Sonora | Berkeley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruth Acty Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 40.5).
- •Ruth Acty Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 36%).
- •Ruth Acty Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 48%).
- •Ruth Acty Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 51.7%).
- •Curtis Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.6).
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 Curtis Creek Elementary better than Ruth Acty Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ruth Acty Elementary ranks higher (76.4 vs 40.5 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 Curtis Creek Elementary and Ruth Acty Elementary?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Sonora and Berkeley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curtis Creek Elementary: 410. Ruth Acty Elementary: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curtis Creek Elementary and Ruth Acty Elementary rank in California?
Curtis Creek Elementary is 2490th of 5,693 and Ruth Acty Elementary is 476th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).