Pleasant Valley Middle vs Sierra Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 11 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
Sierra Ridge Middle
Pollock Pines · Public middle · Grades 5–8
247 students
| Measure | Pleasant Valley Middle Placerville, California | Sierra Ridge Middle Pollock Pines, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #355 of 1,334 | #446 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6534 of 15,369 | #8045 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 117 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 117 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| city | Placerville | Pollock Pines |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 48.2).
- •Sierra Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Pleasant Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Pleasant Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 45.7%).
- •Pleasant Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 19.0).
- •Sierra Ridge Middle is the larger school with 247 students compared with 117.
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 Sierra Ridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley Middle ranks higher (55.2 vs 48.2 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 Valley Middle and Sierra Ridge Middle?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Placerville and Pollock Pines in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Valley Middle: 117. Sierra Ridge Middle: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Valley Middle and Sierra Ridge Middle rank in California?
Pleasant Valley Middle is 355th of 1,334 and Sierra Ridge Middle is 446th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).