John Muir Charter vs Margaret G. Scotten Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Muir Charter
Grass Valley · Charter high · Grades 6–12
629 students
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary
Grass Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–4
357 students
| Measure | John Muir Charter Grass Valley, California | Margaret G. Scotten Elementary Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1332 of 1,343 | #2198 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16711 of 16,910 | #28745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 629 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 47% |
| city | Grass Valley | Grass Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret G. Scotten Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 8.4).
- •Margaret G. Scotten Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 2.5%).
- •Margaret G. Scotten Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 7.5%).
- •Margaret G. Scotten Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.8% vs 94.3%).
- •John Muir Charter does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.8).
- •John Muir Charter is the larger school with 629 students compared with 357.
- •John Muir Charter is a charter school while Margaret G. Scotten Elementary 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 John Muir Charter better than Margaret G. Scotten Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret G. Scotten Elementary ranks higher (44.8 vs 8.4 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 John Muir Charter and Margaret G. Scotten Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Charter: 629. Margaret G. Scotten Elementary: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Charter and Margaret G. Scotten Elementary rank in California?
John Muir Charter is 1332nd of 1,343 and Margaret G. Scotten Elementary is 2198th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).