Altus Schools Mirus Charter vs Mesquite Trails Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altus Schools Mirus Charter
Hesperia · Charter high · Grades 7–12
292 students
Mesquite Trails Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
882 students
| Measure | Altus Schools Mirus Charter Hesperia, California | Mesquite Trails Elementary Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1193 of 1,343 | #2334 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15727 of 16,910 | #30106 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 292 | 882 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 882 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 29.2 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 46% |
| city | Hesperia | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesquite Trails Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 17.2).
- •Mesquite Trails Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 12%).
- •Mesquite Trails Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Mesquite Trails Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 73.6%).
- •Mesquite Trails Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.9 vs 29.2).
- •Mesquite Trails Elementary is the larger school with 882 students compared with 292.
- •Altus Schools Mirus Charter is a charter school while Mesquite Trails 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 Altus Schools Mirus Charter better than Mesquite Trails Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mesquite Trails Elementary ranks higher (42.8 vs 17.2 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 Altus Schools Mirus Charter and Mesquite Trails Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altus Schools Mirus Charter: 292. Mesquite Trails Elementary: 882. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altus Schools Mirus Charter and Mesquite Trails Elementary rank in California?
Altus Schools Mirus Charter is 1193rd of 1,343 and Mesquite Trails Elementary is 2334th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).