Dr. Ralph H. Baker 21st Century Learning Center vs Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Ralph H. Baker 21st Century Learning Center
Victorville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
686 students
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
Victorville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
833 students
| Measure | Dr. Ralph H. Baker 21st Century Learning Center Victorville, California | Melva Davis Academy of Excellence Victorville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4838 of 5,693 | #808 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47055 of 50,301 | #12639 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 686 | 833 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 833 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.7% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 20% |
| city | Victorville | Victorville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melva Davis Academy of Excellence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 16.1).
- •Melva Davis Academy of Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 85.7%).
- •Melva Davis Academy of Excellence does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 23.7).
- •Melva Davis Academy of Excellence is the larger school with 833 students compared with 686.
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 Dr. Ralph H. Baker 21st Century Learning Center better than Melva Davis Academy of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Melva Davis Academy of Excellence ranks higher (26.2 vs 16.1 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 Dr. Ralph H. Baker 21st Century Learning Center and Melva Davis Academy of Excellence?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Victorville and Victorville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Ralph H. Baker 21st Century Learning Center: 686. Melva Davis Academy of Excellence: 833. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Ralph H. Baker 21st Century Learning Center and Melva Davis Academy of Excellence rank in California?
Dr. Ralph H. Baker 21st Century Learning Center is 4838th of 5,693 and Melva Davis Academy of Excellence is 808th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).