Academy for Academic Excellence vs Desert Knolls Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Academic Excellence
Apple Valley · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,489 students
Desert Knolls Elementary
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
582 students
| Measure | Academy for Academic Excellence Apple Valley, California | Desert Knolls Elementary Apple Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #3964 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #42678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,489 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 1,489 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 23% |
| city | Apple Valley | Apple Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy for Academic Excellence does better on math proficiency (41% vs 23%).
- •Academy for Academic Excellence does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 41%).
- •Academy for Academic Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 77.3%).
- •Desert Knolls Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 21.9).
- •Academy for Academic Excellence is the larger school with 1,489 students compared with 582.
- •Academy for Academic Excellence is a charter school while Desert Knolls 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 Academy for Academic Excellence better than Desert Knolls Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Academy for Academic Excellence and Desert Knolls Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Apple Valley and Apple Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Academic Excellence: 1,489. Desert Knolls Elementary: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Academic Excellence and Desert Knolls Elementary rank in California?
Academy for Academic Excellence is unranked and Desert Knolls Elementary is 3964th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).