Desert Mirage High vs Mecca Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.0 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
Mecca Elementary
Mecca · Public elementary · Grades K–6
677 students
| Measure | Desert Mirage High Thermal, California | Mecca Elementary Mecca, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1208 of 1,343 | #5166 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15811 of 16,910 | #48346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,875 | 677 |
| Enrollment | 1,875 | 677 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 25% |
| city | Thermal | Mecca |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Mirage High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.7 vs 13.4).
- •Mecca Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 16%).
- •Desert Mirage High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Mecca Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 97.3%).
- •Desert Mirage High does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 22.6).
- •Desert Mirage High is the larger school with 1,875 students compared with 677.
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 Mecca Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Mirage High ranks higher (16.7 vs 13.4 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 Mirage High and Mecca Elementary?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Thermal and Mecca in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Mirage High: 1,875. Mecca Elementary: 677. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Mirage High and Mecca Elementary rank in California?
Desert Mirage High is 1208th of 1,343 and Mecca Elementary is 5166th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).