Cabot Yerxa 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.
Cabot Yerxa Elementary
Desert Hot Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
664 students
Desert Springs Middle
Desert Hot Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
749 students
| Measure | Cabot Yerxa Elementary Desert Hot Springs, California | Desert Springs Middle Desert Hot Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4893 of 5,693 | #1166 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47341 of 50,301 | #14714 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 664 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| city | Desert Hot Springs | Desert Hot Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cabot Yerxa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.6 vs 13.8).
- •Cabot Yerxa Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Desert Springs Middle does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Cabot Yerxa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 96.7%).
- •Desert Springs Middle is the larger school with 749 students compared with 664.
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 Cabot Yerxa Elementary better than Desert Springs Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cabot Yerxa Elementary ranks higher (15.6 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 Cabot Yerxa 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?
Cabot Yerxa Elementary: 664. Desert Springs Middle: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cabot Yerxa Elementary and Desert Springs Middle rank in California?
Cabot Yerxa Elementary is 4893rd of 5,693 and Desert Springs Middle is 1166th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).