Gold Trail vs Sutters Mill
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 Trail
Placerville · Public middle · Grades 4–8
274 students
Sutters Mill
Placerville · Public elementary · Grades K–3
201 students
| Measure | Gold Trail Placerville, California | Sutters Mill Placerville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #366 of 1,334 | #1128 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6756 of 15,369 | #15076 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 274 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| city | Placerville | Placerville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sutters Mill scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 54.1).
- •Sutters Mill does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Sutters Mill does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 53%).
- •Gold Trail does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 39.8%).
- •Sutters Mill does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 21.1).
- •Gold Trail is the larger school with 274 students compared with 201.
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 Trail better than Sutters Mill?
On the Success Index (US), Sutters Mill ranks higher (64.6 vs 54.1 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 Trail and Sutters Mill?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Placerville and Placerville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gold Trail: 274. Sutters Mill: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Trail and Sutters Mill rank in California?
Gold Trail is 366th of 1,334 and Sutters Mill is 1128th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).