Cobalt Institute of Math and Science vs Mesa Linda Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science
Victorville · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,058 students
Mesa Linda Middle
Victorville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
735 students
| Measure | Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Victorville, California | Mesa Linda Middle Victorville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #706 of 1,343 | #1205 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12210 of 16,910 | #14861 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,058 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 5% |
| city | Victorville | Victorville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cobalt Institute of Math and Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 12.4).
- •Cobalt Institute of Math and Science does better on math proficiency (32% vs 5%).
- •Cobalt Institute of Math and Science does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 16%).
- •Mesa Linda Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 80%).
- •Mesa Linda Middle does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 24.6).
- •Cobalt Institute of Math and Science is the larger school with 1,058 students compared with 735.
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 Cobalt Institute of Math and Science better than Mesa Linda Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cobalt Institute of Math and Science ranks higher (34.9 vs 12.4 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 Cobalt Institute of Math and Science and Mesa Linda Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Victorville and Victorville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science: 1,058. Mesa Linda Middle: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cobalt Institute of Math and Science and Mesa Linda Middle rank in California?
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science is 706th of 1,343 and Mesa Linda Middle is 1205th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).