De Anza Magnet vs Southwest High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 635 m 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
Southwest High
El Centro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,846 students
| Measure | De Anza Magnet El Centro, California | Southwest High El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2825 of 5,693 | #641 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #34574 of 50,301 | #11650 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 504 | 1,846 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 1,846 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.7% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 25% |
| city | El Centro | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 36.1).
- •De Anza Magnet does better on math proficiency (35% vs 25%).
- •Southwest High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •De Anza Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.7% vs 72.1%).
- •Southwest High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 24.0).
- •Southwest High is the larger school with 1,846 students compared with 504.
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 Southwest High?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest High ranks higher (37.3 vs 36.1 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 Southwest High?
About 635 m in a straight line, between El Centro and El Centro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Anza Magnet: 504. Southwest High: 1,846. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Anza Magnet and Southwest High rank in California?
De Anza Magnet is 2825th of 5,693 and Southwest High is 641st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).