Kingston Elementary vs Mesa Grande Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingston Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
808 students
Mesa Grande Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
715 students
| Measure | Kingston Elementary Hesperia, California | Mesa Grande Elementary Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5025 of 5,693 | #4732 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47828 of 50,301 | #46610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 808 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 808 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| city | Hesperia | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesa Grande Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 14.6).
- •Mesa Grande Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Mesa Grande Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Kingston Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.2% vs 83.5%).
- •Mesa Grande Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 26.1).
- •Kingston Elementary is the larger school with 808 students compared with 715.
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 Kingston Elementary better than Mesa Grande Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mesa Grande Elementary ranks higher (17.0 vs 14.6 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 Kingston Elementary and Mesa Grande Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kingston Elementary: 808. Mesa Grande Elementary: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kingston Elementary and Mesa Grande Elementary rank in California?
Kingston Elementary is 5025th of 5,693 and Mesa Grande Elementary is 4732nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).