Grass Valley Charter vs Lyman Gilmore Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grass Valley Charter
Grass Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
546 students
Lyman Gilmore Middle
Grass Valley · Public middle · Grades 5–8
464 students
| Measure | Grass Valley Charter Grass Valley, California | Lyman Gilmore Middle Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1909 of 5,693 | #751 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #25234 of 50,301 | #12187 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 546 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 31% |
| city | Grass Valley | Grass Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grass Valley Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 28.6).
- •Grass Valley Charter does better on math proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Grass Valley Charter does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 40%).
- •Grass Valley Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 73.3%).
- •Lyman Gilmore Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 23.7).
- •Grass Valley Charter is the larger school with 546 students compared with 464.
- •Grass Valley Charter is a charter school while Lyman Gilmore Middle is a public 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 Grass Valley Charter better than Lyman Gilmore Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Grass Valley Charter ranks higher (49.9 vs 28.6 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 Grass Valley Charter and Lyman Gilmore Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grass Valley Charter: 546. Lyman Gilmore Middle: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grass Valley Charter and Lyman Gilmore Middle rank in California?
Grass Valley Charter is 1909th of 5,693 and Lyman Gilmore Middle is 751st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).