Cedar Middle vs Mission Crest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Mission Crest Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
989 students
| Measure | Cedar Middle Hesperia, California | Mission Crest Elementary Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #907 of 1,334 | #4456 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13434 of 15,369 | #45236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,061 | 989 |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | 989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 22% |
| city | Hesperia | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 19.4).
- •Mission Crest Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Cedar Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •Cedar Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 63.8%).
- •Cedar Middle does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 26.7).
- •Cedar Middle is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 989.
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 Mission Crest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Middle ranks higher (21.9 vs 19.4 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 Mission Crest Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Middle: 1,061. Mission Crest Elementary: 989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Middle and Mission Crest Elementary rank in California?
Cedar Middle is 907th of 1,334 and Mission Crest Elementary is 4456th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).