Miller Creek Middle vs Ridgeview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 141 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
Ridgeview Elementary
Granite Bay · Public middle · Grades 4–6
619 students
| Measure | Miller Creek Middle San Rafael, California | Ridgeview Elementary Granite Bay, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #100 of 1,334 | #92 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1807 of 15,369 | #1728 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 620 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.3% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 31.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 68% |
| city | San Rafael | Granite Bay |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.1 vs 78.5).
- •Ridgeview Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 63%).
- •Ridgeview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •Ridgeview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 20.3%).
- •Miller Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 31.0).
- •Miller Creek Middle is the larger school with 620 students compared with 619.
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 Ridgeview Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Miller Creek Middle and Ridgeview Elementary?
About 141 km in a straight line, between San Rafael and Granite Bay in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Miller Creek Middle: 620. Ridgeview Elementary: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Miller Creek Middle and Ridgeview Elementary rank in California?
Miller Creek Middle is 100th of 1,334 and Ridgeview Elementary is 92nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).