Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion vs Desert Knolls Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 552 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion
Atherton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
582 students
Desert Knolls Elementary
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
582 students
| Measure | Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion Atherton, California | Desert Knolls Elementary Apple Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3089 of 5,693 | #3964 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36784 of 50,301 | #42678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 582 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 23% |
| city | Atherton | Apple Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 23.4).
- •Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion does better on math proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 77.3%).
- •Desert Knolls Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 25.3).
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 Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion better than Desert Knolls Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion ranks higher (32.7 vs 23.4 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 Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion and Desert Knolls Elementary?
About 552 km in a straight line, between Atherton and Apple Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion: 582. Desert Knolls Elementary: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion and Desert Knolls Elementary rank in California?
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion is 3089th of 5,693 and Desert Knolls Elementary is 3964th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).