Central Union High vs Desert Garden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Union High
El Centro · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,006 students
Desert Garden Elementary
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
358 students
| Measure | Central Union High El Centro, California | Desert Garden Elementary El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #734 of 1,343 | #3444 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12486 of 16,910 | #39390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,006 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 33% |
| city | El Centro | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 28.7).
- •Desert Garden Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 21%).
- •Central Union High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 45%).
- •Central Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 81.8%).
- •Central Union High does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.4).
- •Central Union High is the larger school with 2,006 students compared with 358.
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 Central Union High better than Desert Garden Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Union High ranks higher (33.7 vs 28.7 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 Central Union High and Desert Garden Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between El Centro and El Centro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Union High: 2,006. Desert Garden Elementary: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Union High and Desert Garden Elementary rank in California?
Central Union High is 734th of 1,343 and Desert Garden Elementary is 3444th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).