Mesquite Trails Elementary vs Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mesquite Trails Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
882 students
Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert
Hesperia · Charter high · Grades 7–12
253 students
| Measure | Mesquite Trails Elementary Hesperia, California | Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2334 of 5,693 | #838 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #30106 of 50,301 | #13304 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 882 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 882 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | – |
| city | Hesperia | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesquite Trails Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 30.2).
- •Mesquite Trails Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 74.3%).
- •Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 25.9).
- •Mesquite Trails Elementary is the larger school with 882 students compared with 253.
- •Mesquite Trails Elementary is a public school while Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert is a charter 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 Mesquite Trails Elementary better than Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert?
On the Success Index (US), Mesquite Trails Elementary ranks higher (42.8 vs 30.2 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 Mesquite Trails Elementary and Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesquite Trails Elementary: 882. Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesquite Trails Elementary and Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert rank in California?
Mesquite Trails Elementary is 2334th of 5,693 and Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert is 838th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).