Desert Knolls Elementary vs Oak Mesa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 64 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
Oak Mesa Elementary
La Verne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
582 students
| Measure | Desert Knolls Elementary Apple Valley, California | Oak Mesa Elementary La Verne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3964 of 5,693 | #374 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42678 of 50,301 | #6043 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 582 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 24.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 78% |
| city | Apple Valley | La Verne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Mesa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 23.4).
- •Oak Mesa Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 23%).
- •Oak Mesa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 41%).
- •Oak Mesa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 77.3%).
- •Desert Knolls Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 25.3).
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 Oak Mesa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Mesa Elementary ranks higher (78.2 vs 23.4 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 Oak Mesa Elementary?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Apple Valley and La Verne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Knolls Elementary: 582. Oak Mesa Elementary: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Knolls Elementary and Oak Mesa Elementary rank in California?
Desert Knolls Elementary is 3964th of 5,693 and Oak Mesa Elementary is 374th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).