Academies of the Antelope Valley vs Joe Walker Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academies of the Antelope Valley
Quartz Hill · Charter high · Grades 6–12
677 students
Joe Walker Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
| Measure | Academies of the Antelope Valley Quartz Hill, California | Joe Walker Middle Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #761 of 1,343 | #591 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12694 of 16,910 | #10277 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 677 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 677 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 27% |
| city | Quartz Hill | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe Walker Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 32.8).
- •Joe Walker Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Joe Walker Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Academies of the Antelope Valley does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 59.2%).
- •Academies of the Antelope Valley does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 24.4).
- •Joe Walker Middle is the larger school with 781 students compared with 677.
- •Academies of the Antelope Valley is a charter school while Joe Walker Middle 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 Academies of the Antelope Valley better than Joe Walker Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Joe Walker Middle ranks higher (38.0 vs 32.8 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 Academies of the Antelope Valley and Joe Walker Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Quartz Hill and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academies of the Antelope Valley: 677. Joe Walker Middle: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academies of the Antelope Valley and Joe Walker Middle rank in California?
Academies of the Antelope Valley is 761st of 1,343 and Joe Walker Middle is 591st of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).