Edwin Markham Middle vs Sierra Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 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
Sierra Elementary
Placerville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
402 students
| Measure | Edwin Markham Middle Placerville, California | Sierra Elementary Placerville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #443 of 1,334 | #1743 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7994 of 15,369 | #23063 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 431 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 50% |
| city | Placerville | Placerville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 48.4).
- •Sierra Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •Sierra Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 59%).
- •Sierra Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 63.3%).
- •Edwin Markham Middle does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.6).
- •Edwin Markham Middle is the larger school with 431 students compared with 402.
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 Sierra Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Elementary ranks higher (53.0 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 Sierra Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Placerville and Placerville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin Markham Middle: 431. Sierra Elementary: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin Markham Middle and Sierra Elementary rank in California?
Edwin Markham Middle is 443rd of 1,334 and Sierra Elementary is 1743rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).