Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary vs Riverside Meadows Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary
East Nicolaus · Public elementary · Grades K–8
179 students
Riverside Meadows Intermediate
Plumas Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students
| Measure | Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary East Nicolaus, California | Riverside Meadows Intermediate Plumas Lake, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1239 of 5,693 | #371 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16588 of 50,301 | #6855 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 179 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| city | East Nicolaus | Plumas Lake |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 53.7).
- •Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 43.9%).
- •Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.6).
- •Riverside Meadows Intermediate is the larger school with 528 students compared with 179.
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 Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary better than Riverside Meadows Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary ranks higher (62.3 vs 53.7 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 Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary and Riverside Meadows Intermediate?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between East Nicolaus and Plumas Lake in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary: 179. Riverside Meadows Intermediate: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary and Riverside Meadows Intermediate rank in California?
Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary is 1239th of 5,693 and Riverside Meadows Intermediate is 371st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).