Friendly Hills Elementary vs La Contenta Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friendly Hills Elementary
Joshua Tree · Public elementary · Grades K–6
266 students
La Contenta Middle
Yucca Valley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
647 students
| Measure | Friendly Hills Elementary Joshua Tree, California | La Contenta Middle Yucca Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2926 of 5,693 | #846 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #35498 of 50,301 | #12930 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 266 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 70.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 22% |
| city | Joshua Tree | Yucca Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendly Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 24.6).
- •Friendly Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Friendly Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Friendly Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 70.2%).
- •La Contenta Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 24.2).
- •La Contenta Middle is the larger school with 647 students compared with 266.
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 Friendly Hills Elementary better than La Contenta Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Friendly Hills Elementary ranks higher (34.6 vs 24.6 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 Friendly Hills Elementary and La Contenta Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendly Hills Elementary: 266. La Contenta Middle: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendly Hills Elementary and La Contenta Middle rank in California?
Friendly Hills Elementary is 2926th of 5,693 and La Contenta Middle is 846th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).