Columbia Middle vs Desert Trails Preparatory Academy
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.
Columbia Middle
Adelanto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy
Adelanto · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
345 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle Adelanto, California | Desert Trails Preparatory Academy Adelanto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1256 of 1,334 | #2557 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15074 of 15,369 | #32037 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 754 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.4% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 41% |
| city | Adelanto | Adelanto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Trails Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 10.2).
- •Desert Trails Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (41% vs 4%).
- •Desert Trails Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 16%).
- •Columbia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 76.5%).
- •Desert Trails Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 21.5).
- •Columbia Middle is the larger school with 754 students compared with 345.
- •Columbia Middle is a public school while Desert Trails Preparatory Academy 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 Columbia Middle better than Desert Trails Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Trails Preparatory Academy ranks higher (39.8 vs 10.2 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 Columbia Middle and Desert Trails Preparatory Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Adelanto and Adelanto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle: 754. Desert Trails Preparatory Academy: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle and Desert Trails Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Columbia Middle is 1256th of 1,334 and Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is 2557th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).