Deer Creek Elementary vs Twin Ridges Home Study Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Twin Ridges Home Study Charter
Nevada City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
208 students
| Measure | Deer Creek Elementary Nevada City, California | Twin Ridges Home Study Charter Nevada City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1036 of 5,693 | #2987 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13886 of 50,301 | #36010 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 259 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 22% |
| city | Nevada City | Nevada City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 33.9).
- •Deer Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Deer Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Deer Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 48.1%).
- •Twin Ridges Home Study Charter does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 23.5).
- •Deer Creek Elementary is the larger school with 259 students compared with 208.
- •Deer Creek Elementary is a public school while Twin Ridges Home Study 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 Deer Creek Elementary better than Twin Ridges Home Study Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Creek Elementary ranks higher (66.3 vs 33.9 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 Twin Ridges Home Study Charter?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nevada City and Nevada City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Creek Elementary: 259. Twin Ridges Home Study Charter: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Creek Elementary and Twin Ridges Home Study Charter rank in California?
Deer Creek Elementary is 1036th of 5,693 and Twin Ridges Home Study Charter is 2987th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).