Desert View Middle & High School vs Mesquite Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert View Middle & High School
Yuma · Charter high · Grades 6–12
225 students
Mesquite Elementary
Yuma · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
568 students
| Measure | Desert View Middle & High School Yuma, Arizona | Mesquite Elementary Yuma, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #242 of 286 | #525 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #14834 of 16,910 | #30241 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 225 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 48% |
| city | Yuma | Yuma |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesquite Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 22.6).
- •Mesquite Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Mesquite Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Desert View Middle & High School does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 23.7).
- •Mesquite Elementary is the larger school with 568 students compared with 225.
- •Desert View Middle & High School is a charter school while Mesquite Elementary is a public 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 Desert View Middle & High School better than Mesquite Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mesquite Elementary ranks higher (42.6 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 Desert View Middle & High School and Mesquite Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Yuma and Yuma in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert View Middle & High School: 225. Mesquite Elementary: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert View Middle & High School and Mesquite Elementary rank in Arizona?
Desert View Middle & High School is 242nd of 286 and Mesquite Elementary is 525th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).