La Contenta Middle vs Yucca Mesa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.7 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
Yucca Mesa Elementary
Yucca Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
401 students
| Measure | La Contenta Middle Yucca Valley, California | Yucca Mesa Elementary Yucca Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #846 of 1,334 | #3058 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12930 of 15,369 | #36544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 647 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 64.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 34% |
| city | Yucca Valley | Yucca Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yucca Mesa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 24.6).
- •Yucca Mesa Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Yucca Mesa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •Yucca Mesa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 70.2%).
- •La Contenta Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 23.6).
- •La Contenta Middle is the larger school with 647 students compared with 401.
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 Yucca Mesa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Yucca Mesa Elementary ranks higher (33.1 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 Yucca Mesa Elementary?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Yucca Valley and Yucca Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Contenta Middle: 647. Yucca Mesa Elementary: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Contenta Middle and Yucca Mesa Elementary rank in California?
La Contenta Middle is 846th of 1,334 and Yucca Mesa Elementary is 3058th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).