De Anza Magnet vs Desert Garden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Anza Magnet
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–8
504 students
Desert Garden Elementary
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
358 students
| Measure | De Anza Magnet El Centro, California | Desert Garden Elementary El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2825 of 5,693 | #3444 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34574 of 50,301 | #39390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 504 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.7% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 33% |
| city | El Centro | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •De Anza Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 28.7).
- •De Anza Magnet does better on math proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •De Anza Magnet does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •De Anza Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.7% vs 81.8%).
- •Desert Garden Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.0).
- •De Anza Magnet is the larger school with 504 students compared with 358.
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 De Anza Magnet better than Desert Garden Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), De Anza Magnet ranks higher (36.1 vs 28.7 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 De Anza Magnet and Desert Garden Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between El Centro and El Centro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Anza Magnet: 504. Desert Garden Elementary: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Anza Magnet and Desert Garden Elementary rank in California?
De Anza Magnet is 2825th of 5,693 and Desert Garden Elementary is 3444th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).