Desert Mirage High vs John Kelley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Mirage High
Thermal · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,875 students
John Kelley Elementary
Thermal · Public elementary · Grades K–6
505 students
| Measure | Desert Mirage High Thermal, California | John Kelley Elementary Thermal, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1208 of 1,343 | #4607 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15811 of 16,910 | #46009 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,875 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 1,875 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 24% |
| city | Thermal | Thermal |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Kelley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.1 vs 16.7).
- •John Kelley Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 16%).
- •Desert Mirage High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •John Kelley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 97.3%).
- •John Kelley Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 22.3).
- •Desert Mirage High is the larger school with 1,875 students compared with 505.
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 Mirage High better than John Kelley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Kelley Elementary ranks higher (18.1 vs 16.7 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 Mirage High and John Kelley Elementary?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Thermal and Thermal in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Mirage High: 1,875. John Kelley Elementary: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Mirage High and John Kelley Elementary rank in California?
Desert Mirage High is 1208th of 1,343 and John Kelley Elementary is 4607th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).