Desert Ridge Academy vs Hoover (Herbert) Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 713 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Ridge Academy
Indio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
962 students
Hoover (Herbert) Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
963 students
| Measure | Desert Ridge Academy Indio, California | Hoover (Herbert) Middle San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #901 of 1,334 | #362 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13395 of 15,369 | #6675 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 962 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 962 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 57% |
| city | Indio | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoover (Herbert) Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 22.1).
- •Hoover (Herbert) Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 25%).
- •Hoover (Herbert) Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 40%).
- •Hoover (Herbert) Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 81.5%).
- •Hoover (Herbert) Middle does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.1).
- •Hoover (Herbert) Middle is the larger school with 963 students compared with 962.
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 Ridge Academy better than Hoover (Herbert) Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hoover (Herbert) Middle ranks higher (54.4 vs 22.1 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 Ridge Academy and Hoover (Herbert) Middle?
About 713 km in a straight line, between Indio and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Ridge Academy: 962. Hoover (Herbert) Middle: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Ridge Academy and Hoover (Herbert) Middle rank in California?
Desert Ridge Academy is 901st of 1,334 and Hoover (Herbert) Middle is 362nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).