Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High vs Coral Mountain Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High
Coachella · Public middle · Grades 7–8
668 students
Coral Mountain Academy
Coachella · Public elementary · Grades K–6
815 students
| Measure | Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High Coachella, California | Coral Mountain Academy Coachella, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1005 of 1,334 | #3746 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13999 of 15,369 | #41371 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 668 | 815 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 815 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 34% |
| city | Coachella | Coachella |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coral Mountain Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.5 vs 18.6).
- •Coral Mountain Academy does better on math proficiency (34% vs 23%).
- •Coral Mountain Academy does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 33%).
- •Coral Mountain Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 83.8%).
- •Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 24.0).
- •Coral Mountain Academy is the larger school with 815 students compared with 668.
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 Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High better than Coral Mountain Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Coral Mountain Academy ranks higher (25.5 vs 18.6 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 Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High and Coral Mountain Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Coachella and Coachella in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High: 668. Coral Mountain Academy: 815. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High and Coral Mountain Academy rank in California?
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High is 1005th of 1,334 and Coral Mountain Academy is 3746th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).