Ready Springs Elementary vs Yuba River Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.2 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
Yuba River Charter
Grass Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
323 students
| Measure | Ready Springs Elementary Penn Valley, California | Yuba River Charter Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #502 of 1,334 | #2857 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8945 of 15,369 | #34854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 255 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Penn Valley | Grass Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ready Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 35.7).
- •Yuba River Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 56.9%).
- •Ready Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 26.9).
- •Yuba River Charter is the larger school with 323 students compared with 255.
- •Ready Springs Elementary is a public school while Yuba River Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Yuba River Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Ready Springs Elementary ranks higher (44.0 vs 35.7 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 Yuba River Charter?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Penn Valley and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ready Springs Elementary: 255. Yuba River Charter: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ready Springs Elementary and Yuba River Charter rank in California?
Ready Springs Elementary is 502nd of 1,334 and Yuba River Charter is 2857th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).