Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High vs Mountain Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 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
Mountain Vista Elementary
Indio · Public elementary · Grades K–6
599 students
| Measure | Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High Coachella, California | Mountain Vista Elementary Indio, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1005 of 1,334 | #4469 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13999 of 15,369 | #45310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 668 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 21% |
| city | Coachella | Indio |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.6 vs 19.3).
- •Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High does better on math proficiency (23% vs 21%).
- •Mountain Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Mountain Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 83.8%).
- •Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 21.4).
- •Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High is the larger school with 668 students compared with 599.
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 Mountain Vista Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High and Mountain Vista Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Coachella and Indio in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High: 668. Mountain Vista Elementary: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High and Mountain Vista Elementary rank in California?
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High is 1005th of 1,334 and Mountain Vista Elementary is 4469th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).