Pleasant Grove Middle vs Silva Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.7 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
Silva Valley Elementary
El Dorado Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students
| Measure | Pleasant Grove Middle Rescue, California | Silva Valley Elementary El Dorado Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #194 of 1,334 | #391 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3517 of 15,369 | #6218 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 470 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 10.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 27.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 76% |
| city | Rescue | El Dorado Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silva Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 69.2).
- •Silva Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 51%).
- •Silva Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Silva Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 27.2%).
- •Pleasant Grove Middle does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 27.7).
- •Pleasant Grove Middle is the larger school with 470 students compared with 416.
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 Silva Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Silva Valley Elementary ranks higher (77.9 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 Silva Valley Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Rescue and El Dorado Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Grove Middle: 470. Silva Valley Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Grove Middle and Silva Valley Elementary rank in California?
Pleasant Grove Middle is 194th of 1,334 and Silva Valley Elementary is 391st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).