Gold Oak Elementary vs Pleasant Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 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
Pleasant Valley Middle
Placerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
117 students
| Measure | Gold Oak Elementary Placerville, California | Pleasant Valley Middle Placerville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1771 of 5,693 | #355 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #23392 of 50,301 | #6534 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 270 | 117 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Placerville | Placerville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 52.5).
- •Gold Oak Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Pleasant Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 39.6%).
- •Pleasant Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 19.3).
- •Gold Oak Elementary is the larger school with 270 students compared with 117.
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 Pleasant Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley Middle ranks higher (55.2 vs 52.5 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 Gold Oak Elementary and Pleasant Valley Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Placerville and Placerville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gold Oak Elementary: 270. Pleasant Valley Middle: 117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Oak Elementary and Pleasant Valley Middle rank in California?
Gold Oak Elementary is 1771st of 5,693 and Pleasant Valley Middle is 355th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).