Hesperia Junior High vs Joshua Circle Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 816 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hesperia Junior High
Hesperia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,228 students
Joshua Circle Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
643 students
| Measure | Hesperia Junior High Hesperia, California | Joshua Circle Elementary Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1287 of 1,334 | #5330 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15182 of 15,369 | #48934 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,228 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 1,228 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 18% |
| city | Hesperia | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joshua Circle Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.8 vs 8.8).
- •Joshua Circle Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 11%).
- •Joshua Circle Elementary does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 19%).
- •Hesperia Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 84.8%).
- •Joshua Circle Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 24.1).
- •Hesperia Junior High is the larger school with 1,228 students compared with 643.
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 Hesperia Junior High better than Joshua Circle Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joshua Circle Elementary ranks higher (11.8 vs 8.8 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 Hesperia Junior High and Joshua Circle Elementary?
About 816 m in a straight line, between Hesperia and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hesperia Junior High: 1,228. Joshua Circle Elementary: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hesperia Junior High and Joshua Circle Elementary rank in California?
Hesperia Junior High is 1287th of 1,334 and Joshua Circle Elementary is 5330th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).