Baldy Mesa Elementary vs Mission Crest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.4 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
Mission Crest Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
989 students
| Measure | Baldy Mesa Elementary Phelan, California | Mission Crest Elementary Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3685 of 5,693 | #4456 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41050 of 50,301 | #45236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 985 | 989 |
| Enrollment | 985 | 989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Phelan | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baldy Mesa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 19.4).
- •Baldy Mesa Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Baldy Mesa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 28%).
- •Mission Crest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 78.5%).
- •Baldy Mesa Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 26.7).
- •Mission Crest Elementary is the larger school with 989 students compared with 985.
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 Mission Crest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Baldy Mesa Elementary ranks higher (26.0 vs 19.4 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 Baldy Mesa Elementary and Mission Crest Elementary?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Phelan and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baldy Mesa Elementary: 985. Mission Crest Elementary: 989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baldy Mesa Elementary and Mission Crest Elementary rank in California?
Baldy Mesa Elementary is 3685th of 5,693 and Mission Crest Elementary is 4456th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).