Deer Creek Elementary vs Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning
Nevada City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
191 students
| Measure | Deer Creek Elementary Nevada City, California | Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning Nevada City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1036 of 5,693 | #117 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13886 of 50,301 | #3385 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 259 | 191 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 49.5% |
| city | Nevada City | Nevada City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 66.3).
- •Deer Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49.5%).
- •Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 67%).
- •Deer Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 47.6%).
- •Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 23.5).
- •Deer Creek Elementary is the larger school with 259 students compared with 191.
- •Deer Creek Elementary is a public school while Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning 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 Deer Creek Elementary better than Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning ranks higher (69.7 vs 66.3 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 Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Nevada City and Nevada City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Creek Elementary: 259. Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning: 191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Creek Elementary and Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning rank in California?
Deer Creek Elementary is 1036th of 5,693 and Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning is 117th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).