Desert Knolls Elementary vs Irwin Academy of Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Knolls Elementary
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
582 students
Irwin Academy of Performing Arts
Victorville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
594 students
| Measure | Desert Knolls Elementary Apple Valley, California | Irwin Academy of Performing Arts Victorville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3964 of 5,693 | #5569 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42678 of 50,301 | #49772 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 582 | 594 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 594 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 16% |
| city | Apple Valley | Victorville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Knolls Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 8.7).
- •Desert Knolls Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 16%).
- •Desert Knolls Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 26%).
- •Desert Knolls Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 94.9%).
- •Desert Knolls Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 24.8).
- •Irwin Academy of Performing Arts is the larger school with 594 students compared with 582.
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 Knolls Elementary better than Irwin Academy of Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Knolls Elementary ranks higher (23.4 vs 8.7 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 Knolls Elementary and Irwin Academy of Performing Arts?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Apple Valley and Victorville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Knolls Elementary: 582. Irwin Academy of Performing Arts: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Knolls Elementary and Irwin Academy of Performing Arts rank in California?
Desert Knolls Elementary is 3964th of 5,693 and Irwin Academy of Performing Arts is 5569th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).