Mountain Creek Middle vs Pioneer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 168 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Creek Middle
Somerset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
99 students
Pioneer Elementary
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades K–5
162 students
| Measure | Mountain Creek Middle Somerset, California | Pioneer Elementary Somerset, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #382 of 1,334 | #2255 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7103 of 15,369 | #29283 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 99 | 162 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 162 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 40.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Somerset | Somerset |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 44.0).
- •Mountain Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Mountain Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 45.7%).
- •Mountain Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 40.5).
- •Pioneer Elementary is the larger school with 162 students compared with 99.
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 Mountain Creek Middle better than Pioneer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Creek Middle ranks higher (52.4 vs 44.0 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 Mountain Creek Middle and Pioneer Elementary?
About 168 m in a straight line, between Somerset and Somerset in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Creek Middle: 99. Pioneer Elementary: 162. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Creek Middle and Pioneer Elementary rank in California?
Mountain Creek Middle is 382nd of 1,334 and Pioneer Elementary is 2255th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).