Desert Springs Middle vs Solorsano Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 573 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Springs Middle
Desert Hot Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
749 students
Solorsano Middle
Gilroy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
749 students
| Measure | Desert Springs Middle Desert Hot Springs, California | Solorsano Middle Gilroy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1166 of 1,334 | #498 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14714 of 15,369 | #8896 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 749 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 43% |
| city | Desert Hot Springs | Gilroy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Solorsano Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 13.8).
- •Solorsano Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 18%).
- •Solorsano Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Solorsano Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 96.7%).
- •Desert Springs Middle does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 22.7).
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 Springs Middle better than Solorsano Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Solorsano Middle ranks higher (44.2 vs 13.8 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 Springs Middle and Solorsano Middle?
About 573 km in a straight line, between Desert Hot Springs and Gilroy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Springs Middle: 749. Solorsano Middle: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Springs Middle and Solorsano Middle rank in California?
Desert Springs Middle is 1166th of 1,334 and Solorsano Middle is 498th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).