Baldy Mesa Elementary vs Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.0 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
Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert
Hesperia · Charter high · Grades 7–12
253 students
| Measure | Baldy Mesa Elementary Phelan, California | Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3685 of 5,693 | #838 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #41050 of 50,301 | #13304 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 985 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 985 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Phelan | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 26.0).
- •Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 78.5%).
- •Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 23.5).
- •Baldy Mesa Elementary is the larger school with 985 students compared with 253.
- •Baldy Mesa Elementary is a public school while Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert is a charter 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 Baldy Mesa Elementary better than Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert?
On the Success Index (US), Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert ranks higher (30.2 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 Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Phelan and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baldy Mesa Elementary: 985. Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baldy Mesa Elementary and Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert rank in California?
Baldy Mesa Elementary is 3685th of 5,693 and Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert is 838th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).