Miller Creek Middle vs Novato Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Miller Creek Middle
San Rafael · Public middle · Grades 6–8
620 students
Novato Charter
Novato · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
269 students
| Measure | Miller Creek Middle San Rafael, California | Novato Charter Novato, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 1,334 | #1000 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1807 of 15,369 | #13510 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 620 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.3% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 52% |
| city | San Rafael | Novato |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Miller Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 66.9).
- •Miller Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Miller Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Novato Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 20.3%).
- •Miller Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.7).
- •Miller Creek Middle is the larger school with 620 students compared with 269.
- •Miller Creek Middle is a public school while Novato 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 Miller Creek Middle better than Novato Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Miller Creek Middle ranks higher (78.1 vs 66.9 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 Miller Creek Middle and Novato Charter?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between San Rafael and Novato in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Miller Creek Middle: 620. Novato Charter: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Miller Creek Middle and Novato Charter rank in California?
Miller Creek Middle is 100th of 1,334 and Novato Charter is 1000th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).