Altus Schools Mirus Charter vs Mission Crest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 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
Mission Crest Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
989 students
| Measure | Altus Schools Mirus Charter Hesperia, California | Mission Crest Elementary Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1193 of 1,343 | #4456 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15727 of 16,910 | #45236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 292 | 989 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 29.2 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Hesperia | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Crest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.4 vs 17.2).
- •Mission Crest Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Altus Schools Mirus Charter does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Mission Crest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 73.6%).
- •Mission Crest Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.7 vs 29.2).
- •Mission Crest Elementary is the larger school with 989 students compared with 292.
- •Altus Schools Mirus Charter is a charter school while Mission Crest 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 Mission Crest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Crest Elementary ranks higher (19.4 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 Mission Crest Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altus Schools Mirus Charter: 292. Mission Crest Elementary: 989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altus Schools Mirus Charter and Mission Crest Elementary rank in California?
Altus Schools Mirus Charter is 1193rd of 1,343 and Mission Crest Elementary is 4456th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).