Cottonwood Elementary vs Mesquite Trails Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 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
Mesquite Trails Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
882 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Hesperia, California | Mesquite Trails Elementary Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5188 of 5,693 | #2334 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48413 of 50,301 | #30106 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 868 | 882 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 882 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 46% |
| city | Hesperia | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesquite Trails Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 13.2).
- •Mesquite Trails Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 20%).
- •Mesquite Trails Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 26%).
- •Mesquite Trails Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 84.2%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 25.9).
- •Mesquite Trails Elementary is the larger school with 882 students compared with 868.
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 Mesquite Trails Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mesquite Trails Elementary ranks higher (42.8 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 Mesquite Trails Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 868. Mesquite Trails Elementary: 882. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Mesquite Trails Elementary rank in California?
Cottonwood Elementary is 5188th of 5,693 and Mesquite Trails Elementary is 2334th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).