Deer Creek Elementary vs Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 99 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Creek Elementary
Nevada City · Public elementary · Grades K–3
259 students
Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
259 students
| Measure | Deer Creek Elementary Nevada City, California | Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet Jackson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1036 of 5,693 | #2587 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13886 of 50,301 | #32276 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 259 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| city | Nevada City | Jackson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 39.5).
- •Deer Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Deer Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Deer Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 44%).
- •Deer Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.9).
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 Deer Creek Elementary better than Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Creek Elementary ranks higher (66.3 vs 39.5 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 Deer Creek Elementary and Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Nevada City and Jackson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Creek Elementary: 259. Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Creek Elementary and Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet rank in California?
Deer Creek Elementary is 1036th of 5,693 and Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet is 2587th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).