Ronald Reagan Elementary vs Shadow Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Palm Desert · Public elementary · Grades K–5
808 students
Shadow Hills High
Indio · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,650 students
| Measure | Ronald Reagan Elementary Palm Desert, California | Shadow Hills High Indio, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1824 of 5,693 | #967 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #24287 of 50,301 | #14267 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 808 | 1,650 |
| Enrollment | 808 | 1,650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 19% |
| city | Palm Desert | Indio |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ronald Reagan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 25.6).
- •Ronald Reagan Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 19%).
- •Ronald Reagan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Ronald Reagan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59% vs 80.1%).
- •Shadow Hills High does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 23.8).
- •Shadow Hills High is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 808.
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 Ronald Reagan Elementary better than Shadow Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Ronald Reagan Elementary ranks higher (51.3 vs 25.6 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 Ronald Reagan Elementary and Shadow Hills High?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Palm Desert and Indio in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ronald Reagan Elementary: 808. Shadow Hills High: 1,650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ronald Reagan Elementary and Shadow Hills High rank in California?
Ronald Reagan Elementary is 1824th of 5,693 and Shadow Hills High is 967th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).