Bella Vista Elementary vs Desert Springs Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bella Vista Elementary
Desert Hot Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
779 students
Desert Springs Middle
Desert Hot Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
749 students
| Measure | Bella Vista Elementary Desert Hot Springs, California | Desert Springs Middle Desert Hot Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4686 of 5,693 | #1166 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46417 of 50,301 | #14714 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 779 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 779 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 18% |
| city | Desert Hot Springs | Desert Hot Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bella Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.3 vs 13.8).
- •Bella Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Bella Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 96.7%).
- •Desert Springs Middle does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 21.1).
- •Bella Vista Elementary is the larger school with 779 students compared with 749.
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 Bella Vista Elementary better than Desert Springs Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bella Vista Elementary ranks higher (17.3 vs 13.8 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 Bella Vista Elementary and Desert Springs Middle?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Desert Hot Springs and Desert Hot Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bella Vista Elementary: 779. Desert Springs Middle: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bella Vista Elementary and Desert Springs Middle rank in California?
Bella Vista Elementary is 4686th of 5,693 and Desert Springs Middle is 1166th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).