Pleasant Grove Elementary vs T. R. Smedberg Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Grove Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
393 students
T. R. Smedberg Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,065 students
| Measure | Pleasant Grove Elementary Elk Grove, California | T. R. Smedberg Middle Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1113 of 5,693 | #655 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14867 of 50,301 | #11259 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 393 | 1,065 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 1,065 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 34% |
| city | Elk Grove | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 33.2).
- •Pleasant Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 34%).
- •Pleasant Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Pleasant Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 71.5%).
- •T. R. Smedberg Middle does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 24.6).
- •T. R. Smedberg Middle is the larger school with 1,065 students compared with 393.
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 Pleasant Grove Elementary better than T. R. Smedberg Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Grove Elementary ranks higher (64.9 vs 33.2 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 Pleasant Grove Elementary and T. R. Smedberg Middle?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Elk Grove and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Grove Elementary: 393. T. R. Smedberg Middle: 1,065. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Grove Elementary and T. R. Smedberg Middle rank in California?
Pleasant Grove Elementary is 1113th of 5,693 and T. R. Smedberg Middle is 655th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).