Baldy Mesa Elementary vs Heritage
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baldy Mesa Elementary
Phelan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
985 students
Heritage
Phelan · Public elementary · Grades K–8
563 students
| Measure | Baldy Mesa Elementary Phelan, California | Heritage Phelan, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3685 of 5,693 | #1194 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41050 of 50,301 | #15915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 985 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 985 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| city | Phelan | Phelan |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 26.0).
- •Heritage does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Heritage does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 41%).
- •Heritage does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 78.5%).
- •Baldy Mesa Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.5).
- •Baldy Mesa Elementary is the larger school with 985 students compared with 563.
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 Baldy Mesa Elementary better than Heritage?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage ranks higher (63.3 vs 26.0 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 Baldy Mesa Elementary and Heritage?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Phelan and Phelan in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baldy Mesa Elementary: 985. Heritage: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baldy Mesa Elementary and Heritage rank in California?
Baldy Mesa Elementary is 3685th of 5,693 and Heritage is 1194th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).