Cedar Middle vs Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert
Hesperia · Charter high · Grades 7–12
253 students
| Measure | Cedar Middle Hesperia, California | Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #907 of 1,334 | #838 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13434 of 15,369 | #13304 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,061 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | – |
| Math proficiency | 16% | – |
| city | Hesperia | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 21.9).
- •Cedar Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 74.3%).
- •Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 23.1).
- •Cedar Middle is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 253.
- •Cedar Middle is a public school while Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert?
On the Success Index (US), Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert ranks higher (30.2 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 Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Middle: 1,061. Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Middle and Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert rank in California?
Cedar Middle is 907th of 1,334 and Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert is 838th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).