Gold Oak Elementary vs Mountain Creek Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 10.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gold Oak Elementary
Placerville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
270 students
Mountain Creek Middle
Somerset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
99 students
| Measure | Gold Oak Elementary Placerville, California | Mountain Creek Middle Somerset, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1771 of 5,693 | #382 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #23392 of 50,301 | #7103 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 270 | 99 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 99 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Placerville | Somerset |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.5 vs 52.4).
- •Gold Oak Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Mountain Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Gold Oak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 42.4%).
- •Mountain Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.3).
- •Gold Oak Elementary is the larger school with 270 students compared with 99.
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 Gold Oak Elementary better than Mountain Creek Middle?
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 Gold Oak Elementary and Mountain Creek Middle?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Placerville and Somerset in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gold Oak Elementary: 270. Mountain Creek Middle: 99. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Oak Elementary and Mountain Creek Middle rank in California?
Gold Oak Elementary is 1771st of 5,693 and Mountain Creek Middle is 382nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).