Ponderosa High vs Rescue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ponderosa High
Shingle Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,675 students
Rescue Elementary
Rescue · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students
| Measure | Ponderosa High Shingle Springs, California | Rescue Elementary Rescue, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #134 of 1,343 | #699 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3660 of 16,910 | #9809 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,675 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 1,675 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.8% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 65% |
| city | Shingle Springs | Rescue |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rescue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 68.6).
- •Rescue Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 59%).
- •Rescue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 69%).
- •Ponderosa High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 24.5%).
- •Ponderosa High does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 24.7).
- •Ponderosa High is the larger school with 1,675 students compared with 519.
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 Ponderosa High better than Rescue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rescue Elementary ranks higher (72.2 vs 68.6 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 Ponderosa High and Rescue Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Shingle Springs and Rescue in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ponderosa High: 1,675. Rescue Elementary: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ponderosa High and Rescue Elementary rank in California?
Ponderosa High is 134th of 1,343 and Rescue Elementary is 699th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).