Edwin Markham Middle vs Sky Mountain Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.1 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
Sky Mountain Charter
Placerville · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,511 students
| Measure | Edwin Markham Middle Placerville, California | Sky Mountain Charter Placerville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #443 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #7994 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 431 | 2,511 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 2,511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 23% |
| city | Placerville | Placerville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edwin Markham Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 23%).
- •Edwin Markham Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 39%).
- •Sky Mountain Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 63.3%).
- •Edwin Markham Middle does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.5).
- •Sky Mountain Charter is the larger school with 2,511 students compared with 431.
- •Edwin Markham Middle is a public school while Sky Mountain 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 Edwin Markham Middle better than Sky Mountain Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Edwin Markham Middle and Sky Mountain Charter?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Placerville and Placerville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin Markham Middle: 431. Sky Mountain Charter: 2,511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin Markham Middle and Sky Mountain Charter rank in California?
Edwin Markham Middle is 443rd of 1,334 and Sky Mountain Charter is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).