Bobby Duke Middle vs NOVA Academy - Coachella
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
NOVA Academy - Coachella
Coachella · Charter high · Grades 9–12
235 students
| Measure | Bobby Duke Middle Coachella, California | NOVA Academy - Coachella Coachella, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1317 of 1,334 | #518 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15261 of 15,369 | #10286 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 648 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 34.5% |
| city | Coachella | Coachella |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •NOVA Academy - Coachella scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 7.2).
- •NOVA Academy - Coachella does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 11%).
- •NOVA Academy - Coachella does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 21%).
- •NOVA Academy - Coachella does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 96%).
- •Bobby Duke Middle does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 23.5).
- •Bobby Duke Middle is the larger school with 648 students compared with 235.
- •Bobby Duke Middle is a public school while NOVA Academy - Coachella 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 Bobby Duke Middle better than NOVA Academy - Coachella?
On the Success Index (US), NOVA Academy - Coachella ranks higher (42.7 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 NOVA Academy - Coachella?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Coachella and Coachella in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bobby Duke Middle: 648. NOVA Academy - Coachella: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bobby Duke Middle and NOVA Academy - Coachella rank in California?
Bobby Duke Middle is 1317th of 1,334 and NOVA Academy - Coachella is 518th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).