LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy vs Mesa Grande Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy
Hesperia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
505 students
Mesa Grande Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
715 students
| Measure | LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy Hesperia, California | Mesa Grande Elementary Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1216 of 5,693 | #4732 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16259 of 50,301 | #46610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 505 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 22% |
| city | Hesperia | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 17.0).
- •LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (71% vs 22%).
- •LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 33%).
- •LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.1% vs 83.5%).
- •LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 23.8).
- •Mesa Grande Elementary is the larger school with 715 students compared with 505.
- •LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Mesa Grande Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy better than Mesa Grande Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy ranks higher (62.8 vs 17.0 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 LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy and Mesa Grande Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy: 505. Mesa Grande Elementary: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy and Mesa Grande Elementary rank in California?
LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy is 1216th of 5,693 and Mesa Grande Elementary is 4732nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).