Centennial Middle School vs Desert View Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Middle School
Yuma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students
Desert View Academy
Yuma · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
881 students
| Measure | Centennial Middle School Yuma, Arizona | Desert View Academy Yuma, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 203 | #276 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #12487 of 15,369 | #15160 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 646 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 64% |
| city | Yuma | Yuma |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert View Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 27.0).
- •Desert View Academy does better on math proficiency (64% vs 38%).
- •Desert View Academy does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 34%).
- •Desert View Academy does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 22.3).
- •Desert View Academy is the larger school with 881 students compared with 646.
- •Centennial Middle School is a public school while Desert View Academy 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 Centennial Middle School better than Desert View Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Desert View Academy ranks higher (64.4 vs 27.0 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 Centennial Middle School and Desert View Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Yuma and Yuma in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Middle School: 646. Desert View Academy: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Middle School and Desert View Academy rank in Arizona?
Centennial Middle School is 106th of 203 and Desert View Academy is 276th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).