Mountain Creek Middle vs Pleasant Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 10 km 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
Pleasant Valley Middle
Placerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
117 students
| Measure | Mountain Creek Middle Somerset, California | Pleasant Valley Middle Placerville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #382 of 1,334 | #355 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7103 of 15,369 | #6534 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 99 | 117 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Somerset | Placerville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 52.4).
- •Pleasant Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Mountain Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Pleasant Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 42.4%).
- •Pleasant Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.5).
- •Pleasant Valley Middle is the larger school with 117 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 Pleasant Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley Middle ranks higher (55.2 vs 52.4 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 Pleasant Valley Middle?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Somerset and Placerville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Creek Middle: 99. Pleasant Valley Middle: 117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Creek Middle and Pleasant Valley Middle rank in California?
Mountain Creek Middle is 382nd of 1,334 and Pleasant Valley Middle is 355th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).