Desert Trails Preparatory Academy vs Vista Verde Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy
Adelanto · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
345 students
Vista Verde Elementary
Victorville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
774 students
| Measure | Desert Trails Preparatory Academy Adelanto, California | Vista Verde Elementary Victorville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2557 of 5,693 | #5185 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32037 of 50,301 | #48400 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 345 | 774 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 18% |
| city | Adelanto | Victorville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Trails Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 13.3).
- •Desert Trails Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (41% vs 18%).
- •Desert Trails Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Desert Trails Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 83.9%).
- •Desert Trails Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 23.5).
- •Vista Verde Elementary is the larger school with 774 students compared with 345.
- •Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Vista Verde Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Trails Preparatory Academy better than Vista Verde Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Trails Preparatory Academy ranks higher (39.8 vs 13.3 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 Trails Preparatory Academy and Vista Verde Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Adelanto and Victorville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy: 345. Vista Verde Elementary: 774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Trails Preparatory Academy and Vista Verde Elementary rank in California?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is 2557th of 5,693 and Vista Verde Elementary is 5185th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).