Edwin Markham Elementary vs Mesquite Trails Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 605 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwin Markham Elementary
Vacaville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
882 students
Mesquite Trails Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
882 students
| Measure | Edwin Markham Elementary Vacaville, California | Mesquite Trails Elementary Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3377 of 5,693 | #2334 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38864 of 50,301 | #30106 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 882 | 882 |
| Enrollment | 882 | 882 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 46% |
| city | Vacaville | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesquite Trails Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 29.5).
- •Mesquite Trails Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 31%).
- •Mesquite Trails Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •Mesquite Trails Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 68.6%).
- •Edwin Markham Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 25.9).
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 Edwin Markham Elementary better than Mesquite Trails Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mesquite Trails Elementary ranks higher (42.8 vs 29.5 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 Edwin Markham Elementary and Mesquite Trails Elementary?
About 605 km in a straight line, between Vacaville and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin Markham Elementary: 882. Mesquite Trails Elementary: 882. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin Markham Elementary and Mesquite Trails Elementary rank in California?
Edwin Markham Elementary is 3377th of 5,693 and Mesquite Trails Elementary is 2334th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).