Pleasant Grove Middle vs Rolling Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Grove Middle
Rescue · Public middle · Grades 6–8
470 students
Rolling Hills Middle
El Dorado Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
778 students
| Measure | Pleasant Grove Middle Rescue, California | Rolling Hills Middle El Dorado Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #194 of 1,334 | #60 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3517 of 15,369 | #1350 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 470 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 10.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 71% |
| city | Rescue | El Dorado Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rolling Hills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 69.2).
- •Rolling Hills Middle does better on math proficiency (71% vs 51%).
- •Rolling Hills Middle does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 71%).
- •Rolling Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 27.2%).
- •Pleasant Grove Middle does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 21.0).
- •Rolling Hills Middle is the larger school with 778 students compared with 470.
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 Middle better than Rolling Hills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rolling Hills Middle ranks higher (80.9 vs 69.2 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 Middle and Rolling Hills Middle?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Rescue and El Dorado Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Grove Middle: 470. Rolling Hills Middle: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Grove Middle and Rolling Hills Middle rank in California?
Pleasant Grove Middle is 194th of 1,334 and Rolling Hills Middle is 60th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).