La Contenta Middle vs Onaga Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Contenta Middle
Yucca Valley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
647 students
Onaga Elementary
Yucca Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
586 students
| Measure | La Contenta Middle Yucca Valley, California | Onaga Elementary Yucca Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #846 of 1,334 | #3260 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12930 of 15,369 | #38033 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 647 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 33% |
| city | Yucca Valley | Yucca Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Onaga Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 24.6).
- •Onaga Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •Onaga Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Onaga Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 70.2%).
- •La Contenta Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 23.4).
- •La Contenta Middle is the larger school with 647 students compared with 586.
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 La Contenta Middle better than Onaga Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Onaga Elementary ranks higher (30.8 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 La Contenta Middle and Onaga Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Yucca Valley and Yucca Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Contenta Middle: 647. Onaga Elementary: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Contenta Middle and Onaga Elementary rank in California?
La Contenta Middle is 846th of 1,334 and Onaga Elementary is 3260th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).