Desert Garden Elementary vs Wilson Jr. High
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.
Desert Garden Elementary
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
358 students
Wilson Jr. High
El Centro · Public middle · Grades 7–8
605 students
| Measure | Desert Garden Elementary El Centro, California | Wilson Jr. High El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3444 of 5,693 | #656 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #39390 of 50,301 | #11265 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 358 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 31% |
| city | El Centro | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Jr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 28.7).
- •Desert Garden Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Wilson Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •Wilson Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 81.8%).
- •Wilson Jr. High does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 22.4).
- •Wilson Jr. High is the larger school with 605 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 Desert Garden Elementary better than Wilson Jr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson Jr. High ranks higher (33.2 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 Desert Garden Elementary and Wilson Jr. High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between El Centro and El Centro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Garden Elementary: 358. Wilson Jr. High: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Garden Elementary and Wilson Jr. High rank in California?
Desert Garden Elementary is 3444th of 5,693 and Wilson Jr. High is 656th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).