Lucas Valley Elementary vs Miller Creek Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lucas Valley Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
315 students
Miller Creek Middle
San Rafael · Public middle · Grades 6–8
620 students
| Measure | Lucas Valley Elementary San Rafael, California | Miller Creek Middle San Rafael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #260 of 5,693 | #100 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4784 of 50,301 | #1807 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 315 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 63% |
| city | San Rafael | San Rafael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucas Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 78.1).
- •Lucas Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 63%).
- •Lucas Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 75%).
- •Lucas Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 20.3%).
- •Miller Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 26.3).
- •Miller Creek Middle is the larger school with 620 students compared with 315.
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 Lucas Valley Elementary better than Miller Creek Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lucas Valley Elementary ranks higher (80.4 vs 78.1 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 Lucas Valley Elementary and Miller Creek Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between San Rafael and San Rafael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lucas Valley Elementary: 315. Miller Creek Middle: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lucas Valley Elementary and Miller Creek Middle rank in California?
Lucas Valley Elementary is 260th of 5,693 and Miller Creek Middle is 100th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).