Margaret G. Scotten Elementary vs Nevada City School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary
Grass Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–4
357 students
Nevada City School of the Arts
Nevada City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
477 students
| Measure | Margaret G. Scotten Elementary Grass Valley, California | Nevada City School of the Arts Nevada City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2198 of 5,693 | #1823 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28745 of 50,301 | #24280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 357 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.8% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| city | Grass Valley | Nevada City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nevada City School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 44.8).
- •Margaret G. Scotten Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Margaret G. Scotten Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Nevada City School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 74.8%).
- •Nevada City School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 19.8).
- •Nevada City School of the Arts is the larger school with 477 students compared with 357.
- •Margaret G. Scotten Elementary is a public school while Nevada City School of the Arts is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Margaret G. Scotten Elementary better than Nevada City School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Nevada City School of the Arts ranks higher (51.3 vs 44.8 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 Margaret G. Scotten Elementary and Nevada City School of the Arts?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Nevada City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary: 357. Nevada City School of the Arts: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaret G. Scotten Elementary and Nevada City School of the Arts rank in California?
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary is 2198th of 5,693 and Nevada City School of the Arts is 1823rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).