Mission Crest Elementary vs Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 409 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mission Crest Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
989 students
Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert
Hesperia · Charter high · Grades 7–12
253 students
| Measure | Mission Crest Elementary Hesperia, California | Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4456 of 5,693 | #838 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #45236 of 50,301 | #13304 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 989 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 989 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.8% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Hesperia | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 19.4).
- •Mission Crest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 74.3%).
- •Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 26.7).
- •Mission Crest Elementary is the larger school with 989 students compared with 253.
- •Mission Crest 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 Mission Crest Elementary better than Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert?
On the Success Index (US), Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert ranks higher (30.2 vs 19.4 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 Mission Crest Elementary and Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert?
About 409 m in a straight line, between Hesperia and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mission Crest Elementary: 989. Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mission Crest Elementary and Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert rank in California?
Mission Crest Elementary is 4456th 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).