Lyman Gilmore Middle vs Margaret G. Scotten Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 342 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyman Gilmore Middle
Grass Valley · Public middle · Grades 5–8
464 students
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary
Grass Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–4
357 students
| Measure | Lyman Gilmore Middle Grass Valley, California | Margaret G. Scotten Elementary Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #751 of 1,334 | #2198 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12187 of 15,369 | #28745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 464 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 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 28.6).
- •Margaret G. Scotten Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Margaret G. Scotten Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Lyman Gilmore Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.3% vs 74.8%).
- •Lyman Gilmore Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 19.8).
- •Lyman Gilmore Middle is the larger school with 464 students compared with 357.
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 Lyman Gilmore Middle better than Margaret G. Scotten Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret G. Scotten Elementary ranks higher (44.8 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 Lyman Gilmore Middle and Margaret G. Scotten Elementary?
About 342 m in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyman Gilmore Middle: 464. Margaret G. Scotten Elementary: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyman Gilmore Middle and Margaret G. Scotten Elementary rank in California?
Lyman Gilmore Middle is 751st of 1,334 and Margaret G. Scotten Elementary is 2198th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).