Magnolia Intermediate vs Sierra Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magnolia Intermediate
Grass Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
410 students
Sierra Hills Elementary
Meadow Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–3
367 students
| Measure | Magnolia Intermediate Grass Valley, California | Sierra Hills Elementary Meadow Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #546 of 1,334 | #1105 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9607 of 15,369 | #14754 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 410 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 67% |
| city | Grass Valley | Meadow Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 41.0).
- •Sierra Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 30%).
- •Sierra Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Sierra Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 32.2%).
- •Sierra Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.8).
- •Magnolia Intermediate is the larger school with 410 students compared with 367.
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 Magnolia Intermediate better than Sierra Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Hills Elementary ranks higher (65.1 vs 41.0 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 Magnolia Intermediate and Sierra Hills Elementary?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Meadow Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnolia Intermediate: 410. Sierra Hills Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnolia Intermediate and Sierra Hills Elementary rank in California?
Magnolia Intermediate is 546th of 1,334 and Sierra Hills Elementary is 1105th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).