Edwin Markham Middle vs El Dorado High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 535 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwin Markham Middle
Placerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
431 students
El Dorado High
Placerville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,135 students
| Measure | Edwin Markham Middle Placerville, California | El Dorado High Placerville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #443 of 1,334 | #316 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7994 of 15,369 | #7123 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 431 | 1,135 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 1,135 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 39% |
| city | Placerville | Placerville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Dorado High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 48.4).
- •Edwin Markham Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •El Dorado High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •El Dorado High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 63.3%).
- •El Dorado High does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.7).
- •El Dorado High is the larger school with 1,135 students compared with 431.
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 Edwin Markham Middle better than El Dorado High?
On the Success Index (US), El Dorado High ranks higher (54.7 vs 48.4 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 Edwin Markham Middle and El Dorado High?
About 535 m in a straight line, between Placerville and Placerville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin Markham Middle: 431. El Dorado High: 1,135. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin Markham Middle and El Dorado High rank in California?
Edwin Markham Middle is 443rd of 1,334 and El Dorado High is 316th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).