Circle View Elementary vs Desert Knolls Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 112 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Circle View Elementary
Huntington Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
582 students
Desert Knolls Elementary
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
582 students
| Measure | Circle View Elementary Huntington Beach, California | Desert Knolls Elementary Apple Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #440 of 5,693 | #3964 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6685 of 50,301 | #42678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 582 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 23% |
| city | Huntington Beach | Apple Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Circle View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 23.4).
- •Circle View Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 23%).
- •Circle View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 41%).
- •Circle View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 77.3%).
- •Desert Knolls Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.3).
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 Circle View Elementary better than Desert Knolls Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Circle View Elementary ranks higher (77.0 vs 23.4 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 Circle View Elementary and Desert Knolls Elementary?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Huntington Beach and Apple Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Circle View Elementary: 582. Desert Knolls Elementary: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Circle View Elementary and Desert Knolls Elementary rank in California?
Circle View Elementary is 440th of 5,693 and Desert Knolls Elementary is 3964th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).