Ready Springs Elementary vs Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 136 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ready Springs Elementary
Penn Valley · Public middle · Grades 4–8
255 students
Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate
St. Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
257 students
| Measure | Ready Springs Elementary Penn Valley, California | Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate St. Helena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #502 of 1,334 | #182 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8945 of 15,369 | #3287 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 255 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 50% |
| city | Penn Valley | St. Helena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 44.0).
- •Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate does better on math proficiency (50% vs 38%).
- •Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 56.9%).
- •Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 19.6).
- •Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate is the larger school with 257 students compared with 255.
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 Ready Springs Elementary better than Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate ranks higher (70.3 vs 44.0 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 Ready Springs Elementary and Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Penn Valley and St. Helena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ready Springs Elementary: 255. Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ready Springs Elementary and Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate rank in California?
Ready Springs Elementary is 502nd of 1,334 and Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate is 182nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).