Indian Creek Elementary vs Union Mine High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Creek Elementary
Placerville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
392 students
Union Mine High
El Dorado · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,033 students
| Measure | Indian Creek Elementary Placerville, California | Union Mine High El Dorado, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2577 of 5,693 | #298 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #32187 of 50,301 | #6764 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 392 | 1,033 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 1,033 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 43% |
| city | Placerville | El Dorado |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Mine High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 39.6).
- •Union Mine High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 40%).
- •Union Mine High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 51.3%).
- •Indian Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.5).
- •Union Mine High is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 392.
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 Indian Creek Elementary better than Union Mine High?
On the Success Index (US), Union Mine High ranks higher (56.2 vs 39.6 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 Indian Creek Elementary and Union Mine High?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Placerville and El Dorado in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Creek Elementary: 392. Union Mine High: 1,033. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Creek Elementary and Union Mine High rank in California?
Indian Creek Elementary is 2577th of 5,693 and Union Mine High is 298th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).