Centennial Middle School vs Desert View Middle & High School
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 Middle & High School
Yuma · Charter high · Grades 6–12
225 students
| Measure | Centennial Middle School Yuma, Arizona | Desert View Middle & High School Yuma, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 203 | #242 of 286 |
| National rank | #12487 of 15,369 | #14834 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 646 | 225 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 22% |
| city | Yuma | Yuma |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 22.6).
- •Centennial Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Desert View Middle & High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Desert View Middle & High School does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.3).
- •Centennial Middle School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 225.
- •Centennial Middle School is a public school while Desert View Middle & High School 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 Middle & High School?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Middle School ranks higher (27.0 vs 22.6 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 Centennial Middle School and Desert View Middle & High School?
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 Middle & High School: 225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Middle School and Desert View Middle & High School rank in Arizona?
Centennial Middle School is 106th of 203 and Desert View Middle & High School is 242nd of 286 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).