Desert Mirage High vs Toro Canyon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 0 m 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
Toro Canyon Middle
Thermal · Public middle · Grades 7–8
989 students
| Measure | Desert Mirage High Thermal, California | Toro Canyon Middle Thermal, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1208 of 1,343 | #1329 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15811 of 16,910 | #15288 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,875 | 989 |
| Enrollment | 1,875 | 989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 14% |
| city | Thermal | Thermal |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Mirage High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.7 vs 6.4).
- •Desert Mirage High does better on math proficiency (16% vs 14%).
- •Desert Mirage High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 16%).
- •Toro Canyon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.1% vs 97.3%).
- •Toro Canyon Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.3).
- •Desert Mirage High is the larger school with 1,875 students compared with 989.
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 Toro Canyon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Mirage High ranks higher (16.7 vs 6.4 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 Toro Canyon Middle?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Thermal and Thermal in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Mirage High: 1,875. Toro Canyon Middle: 989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Mirage High and Toro Canyon Middle rank in California?
Desert Mirage High is 1208th of 1,343 and Toro Canyon Middle is 1329th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).