Cesar E. Chavez Middle vs High Desert
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 365 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar E. Chavez Middle
Planada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
305 students
High Desert
Acton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
307 students
| Measure | Cesar E. Chavez Middle Planada, California | High Desert Acton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1022 of 1,334 | #479 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14090 of 15,369 | #8627 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 305 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 42% |
| city | Planada | Acton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Desert scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 18.1).
- •High Desert does better on math proficiency (42% vs 16%).
- •High Desert does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 36%).
- •High Desert does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 89.8%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Middle does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 21.9).
- •High Desert is the larger school with 307 students compared with 305.
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 Cesar E. Chavez Middle better than High Desert?
On the Success Index (US), High Desert ranks higher (45.4 vs 18.1 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 Cesar E. Chavez Middle and High Desert?
About 365 km in a straight line, between Planada and Acton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle: 305. High Desert: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar E. Chavez Middle and High Desert rank in California?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle is 1022nd of 1,334 and High Desert is 479th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).