Lyman Gilmore Middle vs Union Hill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.5 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
Union Hill Middle
Grass Valley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
146 students
| Measure | Lyman Gilmore Middle Grass Valley, California | Union Hill Middle Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #751 of 1,334 | #322 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12187 of 15,369 | #5826 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 464 | 146 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| city | Grass Valley | Grass Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Hill Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 28.6).
- •Union Hill Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Union Hill Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Union Hill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 73.3%).
- •Lyman Gilmore Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 20.9).
- •Lyman Gilmore Middle is the larger school with 464 students compared with 146.
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 Union Hill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Union Hill Middle ranks higher (58.4 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 Union Hill Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyman Gilmore Middle: 464. Union Hill Middle: 146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyman Gilmore Middle and Union Hill Middle rank in California?
Lyman Gilmore Middle is 751st of 1,334 and Union Hill Middle is 322nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).