High Desert vs Willowbrook Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 64 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Desert
Acton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
307 students
Willowbrook Middle
Compton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
304 students
| Measure | High Desert Acton, California | Willowbrook Middle Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #479 of 1,334 | #827 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8627 of 15,369 | #12810 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 307 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.3% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 30.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Acton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Desert scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 25.3).
- •High Desert does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •High Desert does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •High Desert does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 88.8%).
- •High Desert does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 30.4).
- •High Desert is the larger school with 307 students compared with 304.
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 High Desert better than Willowbrook Middle?
On the Success Index (US), High Desert ranks higher (45.4 vs 25.3 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 High Desert and Willowbrook Middle?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Acton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Desert: 307. Willowbrook Middle: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Desert and Willowbrook Middle rank in California?
High Desert is 479th of 1,334 and Willowbrook Middle is 827th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).