Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High vs Imagine Schools Riverside County
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Imagine Schools Riverside County
Coachella · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,454 students
| Measure | Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High Coachella, California | Imagine Schools Riverside County Coachella, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1005 of 1,334 | #3986 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13999 of 15,369 | #42761 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 668 | 1,454 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 1,454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 30% |
| city | Coachella | Coachella |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Imagine Schools Riverside County scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 18.6).
- •Imagine Schools Riverside County does better on math proficiency (30% vs 23%).
- •Imagine Schools Riverside County does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Imagine Schools Riverside County does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 83.8%).
- •Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 23.1).
- •Imagine Schools Riverside County is the larger school with 1,454 students compared with 668.
- •Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High is a public school while Imagine Schools Riverside County 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 Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High better than Imagine Schools Riverside County?
On the Success Index (US), Imagine Schools Riverside County ranks higher (23.3 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 Imagine Schools Riverside County?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Coachella and Coachella in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High: 668. Imagine Schools Riverside County: 1,454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High and Imagine Schools Riverside County rank in California?
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High is 1005th of 1,334 and Imagine Schools Riverside County is 3986th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).