Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High vs Peter Pendleton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 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
Peter Pendleton Elementary
Coachella · Public elementary · Grades K–6
499 students
| Measure | Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High Coachella, California | Peter Pendleton Elementary Coachella, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1005 of 1,334 | #4535 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13999 of 15,369 | #45673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 668 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 28% |
| city | Coachella | Coachella |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.6 vs 18.7).
- •Peter Pendleton Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 23%).
- •Peter Pendleton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 96.2%).
- •Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 23.8).
- •Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High is the larger school with 668 students compared with 499.
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 Peter Pendleton 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 Peter Pendleton Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Coachella and Coachella in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High: 668. Peter Pendleton Elementary: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High and Peter Pendleton Elementary rank in California?
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High is 1005th of 1,334 and Peter Pendleton Elementary is 4535th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).