Bobby Duke Middle vs La Contenta Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 53 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
La Contenta Middle
Yucca Valley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
647 students
| Measure | Bobby Duke Middle Coachella, California | La Contenta Middle Yucca Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1317 of 1,334 | #846 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15261 of 15,369 | #12930 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 648 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 70.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 22% |
| city | Coachella | Yucca Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Contenta Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 7.2).
- •La Contenta Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •La Contenta Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 21%).
- •La Contenta Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 96%).
- •La Contenta Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.9).
- •Bobby Duke Middle is the larger school with 648 students compared with 647.
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 La Contenta Middle?
On the Success Index (US), La Contenta Middle ranks higher (24.6 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 La Contenta Middle?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Coachella and Yucca Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bobby Duke Middle: 648. La Contenta Middle: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bobby Duke Middle and La Contenta Middle rank in California?
Bobby Duke Middle is 1317th of 1,334 and La Contenta Middle is 846th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).