Cottonwood Elementary vs La Mirada Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 142 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
868 students
La Mirada Academy
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–8
868 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Hesperia, California | La Mirada Academy San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5188 of 5,693 | #4253 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48413 of 50,301 | #44222 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 868 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 26% |
| city | Hesperia | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Mirada Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.0 vs 13.2).
- •La Mirada Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 20%).
- •La Mirada Academy does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 26%).
- •La Mirada Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 84.2%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 23.5).
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 Cottonwood Elementary better than La Mirada Academy?
On the Success Index (US), La Mirada Academy ranks higher (21.0 vs 13.2 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 Cottonwood Elementary and La Mirada Academy?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 868. La Mirada Academy: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and La Mirada Academy rank in California?
Cottonwood Elementary is 5188th of 5,693 and La Mirada Academy is 4253rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).