Lyman Gilmore Middle vs Seven Hills Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 5.2 km 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
Seven Hills Intermediate
Nevada City · Public middle · Grades 4–8
432 students
| Measure | Lyman Gilmore Middle Grass Valley, California | Seven Hills Intermediate Nevada City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #751 of 1,334 | #242 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12187 of 15,369 | #4429 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 464 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| city | Grass Valley | Nevada City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Seven Hills Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 28.6).
- •Seven Hills Intermediate does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Seven Hills Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 40%).
- •Seven Hills Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 73.3%).
- •Lyman Gilmore Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 21.6).
- •Lyman Gilmore Middle is the larger school with 464 students compared with 432.
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 Seven Hills Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Seven Hills Intermediate ranks higher (64.8 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 Seven Hills Intermediate?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Nevada City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyman Gilmore Middle: 464. Seven Hills Intermediate: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyman Gilmore Middle and Seven Hills Intermediate rank in California?
Lyman Gilmore Middle is 751st of 1,334 and Seven Hills Intermediate is 242nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).