Pleasant Valley Middle vs Santa Lucia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 350 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Valley Middle
Placerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
117 students
Santa Lucia Middle
Cambria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
112 students
| Measure | Pleasant Valley Middle Placerville, California | Santa Lucia Middle Cambria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #355 of 1,334 | #353 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6534 of 15,369 | #6514 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 117 | 112 |
| Enrollment | 117 | 112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Placerville | Cambria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.2 vs 55.3).
- •Santa Lucia Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Santa Lucia Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Pleasant Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 87.5%).
- •Santa Lucia Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.6).
- •Pleasant Valley Middle is the larger school with 117 students compared with 112.
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 Valley Middle better than Santa Lucia Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pleasant Valley Middle and Santa Lucia Middle?
About 350 km in a straight line, between Placerville and Cambria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Valley Middle: 117. Santa Lucia Middle: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Valley Middle and Santa Lucia Middle rank in California?
Pleasant Valley Middle is 355th of 1,334 and Santa Lucia Middle is 353rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).