Edwin Markham Middle vs Indian Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.9 km 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
Indian Creek Elementary
Placerville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
392 students
| Measure | Edwin Markham Middle Placerville, California | Indian Creek Elementary Placerville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #443 of 1,334 | #2577 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7994 of 15,369 | #32187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 431 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 43% |
| city | Placerville | Placerville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edwin Markham Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 39.6).
- •Edwin Markham Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Edwin Markham Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 40%).
- •Indian Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 63.3%).
- •Indian Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 22.7).
- •Edwin Markham Middle is the larger school with 431 students compared with 392.
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 Indian Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Edwin Markham Middle ranks higher (48.4 vs 39.6 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 Indian Creek Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Placerville and Placerville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin Markham Middle: 431. Indian Creek Elementary: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin Markham Middle and Indian Creek Elementary rank in California?
Edwin Markham Middle is 443rd of 1,334 and Indian Creek Elementary is 2577th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).