Cedar Middle vs La Mesa Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 186 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
La Mesa Arts Academy
La Mesa · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,059 students
| Measure | Cedar Middle Hesperia, California | La Mesa Arts Academy La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #907 of 1,334 | #240 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13434 of 15,369 | #4397 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,061 | 1,059 |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | 1,059 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 55% |
| city | Hesperia | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Mesa Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 21.9).
- •La Mesa Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (55% vs 16%).
- •La Mesa Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 34%).
- •La Mesa Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 56.9%).
- •La Mesa Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 23.1).
- •Cedar Middle is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 1,059.
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 La Mesa Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), La Mesa Arts Academy ranks higher (64.9 vs 21.9 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 La Mesa Arts Academy?
About 186 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Middle: 1,061. La Mesa Arts Academy: 1,059. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Middle and La Mesa Arts Academy rank in California?
Cedar Middle is 907th of 1,334 and La Mesa Arts Academy is 240th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).