Bubbling Wells Elementary vs Desert Springs Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bubbling Wells Elementary
Desert Hot Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
581 students
Desert Springs Middle
Desert Hot Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
749 students
| Measure | Bubbling Wells Elementary Desert Hot Springs, California | Desert Springs Middle Desert Hot Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4540 of 5,693 | #1166 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #45703 of 50,301 | #14714 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 581 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 18% |
| city | Desert Hot Springs | Desert Hot Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bubbling Wells Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 13.8).
- •Bubbling Wells Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 18%).
- •Bubbling Wells Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Bubbling Wells Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 96.7%).
- •Bubbling Wells Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.8).
- •Desert Springs Middle is the larger school with 749 students compared with 581.
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 Bubbling Wells Elementary better than Desert Springs Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bubbling Wells Elementary ranks higher (18.6 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 Bubbling Wells Elementary and Desert Springs Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Desert Hot Springs and Desert Hot Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bubbling Wells Elementary: 581. Desert Springs Middle: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bubbling Wells Elementary and Desert Springs Middle rank in California?
Bubbling Wells Elementary is 4540th of 5,693 and Desert Springs Middle is 1166th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).