Margaret G. Scotten Elementary vs Yuba River Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 706 m 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
Yuba River Charter
Grass Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
323 students
| Measure | Margaret G. Scotten Elementary Grass Valley, California | Yuba River Charter Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2198 of 5,693 | #2857 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28745 of 50,301 | #34854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 357 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.8% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Grass Valley | Grass Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret G. Scotten Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 35.7).
- •Yuba River Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 74.8%).
- •Margaret G. Scotten Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 26.9).
- •Margaret G. Scotten Elementary is the larger school with 357 students compared with 323.
- •Margaret G. Scotten Elementary is a public school while Yuba River Charter 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 Yuba River Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret G. Scotten Elementary ranks higher (44.8 vs 35.7 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 Margaret G. Scotten Elementary and Yuba River Charter?
About 706 m in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary: 357. Yuba River Charter: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaret G. Scotten Elementary and Yuba River Charter rank in California?
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary is 2198th of 5,693 and Yuba River Charter is 2857th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).