Desert View Elementary School vs Rocky Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert View Elementary School
Hermiston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
351 students
Rocky Heights Elementary School
Hermiston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students
| Measure | Desert View Elementary School Hermiston, Oregon | Rocky Heights Elementary School Hermiston, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 678 | #255 of 678 |
| National rank | #26656 of 50,301 | #27257 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 351 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| city | Hermiston | Hermiston |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.7 vs 46.9).
- •Desert View Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Desert View Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Desert View Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 92.8%).
- •Rocky Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.3).
- •Rocky Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 351.
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 Desert View Elementary School better than Rocky Heights Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Desert View Elementary School and Rocky Heights Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hermiston and Hermiston in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert View Elementary School: 351. Rocky Heights Elementary School: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert View Elementary School and Rocky Heights Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Desert View Elementary School is 246th of 678 and Rocky Heights Elementary School is 255th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).