Academies of the Antelope Valley vs Sundown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 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
Sundown Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
941 students
| Measure | Academies of the Antelope Valley Quartz Hill, California | Sundown Elementary Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #761 of 1,343 | #3632 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12694 of 16,910 | #40735 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 677 | 941 |
| Enrollment | 677 | 941 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 28% |
| city | Quartz Hill | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academies of the Antelope Valley scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.8 vs 26.5).
- •Sundown Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 24%).
- •Academies of the Antelope Valley does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 36%).
- •Academies of the Antelope Valley does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 59.1%).
- •Academies of the Antelope Valley does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 26.9).
- •Sundown Elementary is the larger school with 941 students compared with 677.
- •Academies of the Antelope Valley is a charter school while Sundown Elementary 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 Sundown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Academies of the Antelope Valley ranks higher (32.8 vs 26.5 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 Sundown Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Quartz Hill and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academies of the Antelope Valley: 677. Sundown Elementary: 941. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academies of the Antelope Valley and Sundown Elementary rank in California?
Academies of the Antelope Valley is 761st of 1,343 and Sundown Elementary is 3632nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).