Cedar Middle vs Cottonwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Middle
Hesperia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,061 students
Cottonwood Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
868 students
| Measure | Cedar Middle Hesperia, California | Cottonwood Elementary Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #907 of 1,334 | #5188 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13434 of 15,369 | #48413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,061 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 20% |
| city | Hesperia | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 13.2).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 16%).
- •Cedar Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 26%).
- •Cedar Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 84.2%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 23.1).
- •Cedar Middle is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 868.
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 Cedar Middle better than Cottonwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Middle ranks higher (21.9 vs 13.2 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 Cedar Middle and Cottonwood Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Middle: 1,061. Cottonwood Elementary: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Middle and Cottonwood Elementary rank in California?
Cedar Middle is 907th of 1,334 and Cottonwood Elementary is 5188th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).