Bobby Duke Middle vs Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bobby Duke Middle
Coachella · Public middle · Grades 7–8
648 students
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High
Coachella · Public middle · Grades 7–8
668 students
| Measure | Bobby Duke Middle Coachella, California | Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High Coachella, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1317 of 1,334 | #1005 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15261 of 15,369 | #13999 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 648 | 668 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 668 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 23% |
| city | Coachella | Coachella |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 7.2).
- •Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High does better on math proficiency (23% vs 11%).
- •Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 21%).
- •Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 96%).
- •Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 20.9).
- •Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High is the larger school with 668 students compared with 648.
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 Bobby Duke Middle better than Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High ranks higher (18.6 vs 7.2 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 Bobby Duke Middle and Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Coachella and Coachella in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bobby Duke Middle: 648. Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High: 668. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bobby Duke Middle and Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High rank in California?
Bobby Duke Middle is 1317th 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).