Arellanes Junior High vs Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 414 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arellanes Junior High
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
668 students
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High
Coachella · Public middle · Grades 7–8
668 students
| Measure | Arellanes Junior High Santa Maria, California | Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High Coachella, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #925 of 1,334 | #1005 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13524 of 15,369 | #13999 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 668 | 668 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 668 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 23% |
| city | Santa Maria | Coachella |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arellanes Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 18.6).
- •Arellanes Junior High does better on math proficiency (28% vs 23%).
- •Arellanes Junior High does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 93.1%).
- •Arellanes Junior High does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.2).
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 Arellanes Junior High better than Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Arellanes Junior High ranks higher (21.5 vs 18.6 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 Arellanes Junior High and Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High?
About 414 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Coachella in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arellanes Junior High: 668. Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High: 668. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arellanes Junior High and Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High rank in California?
Arellanes Junior High is 925th of 1,334 and Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High is 1005th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).