Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High vs Westside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 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
Westside Elementary
Thermal · Public elementary · Grades K–6
349 students
| Measure | Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High Coachella, California | Westside Elementary Thermal, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1005 of 1,334 | #4932 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13999 of 15,369 | #47512 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 668 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 23% |
| city | Coachella | Thermal |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 15.3).
- •Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 30%).
- •Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 91.4%).
- •Westside Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 20.2).
- •Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High is the larger school with 668 students compared with 349.
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 Westside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High ranks higher (18.6 vs 15.3 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 Westside Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Coachella and Thermal in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High: 668. Westside Elementary: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High and Westside Elementary rank in California?
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High is 1005th of 1,334 and Westside Elementary is 4932nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).