Alpine Elementary vs Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpine Elementary
Littlerock · Public elementary · Grades K–8
591 students
Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
| Measure | Alpine Elementary Littlerock, California | Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4597 of 5,693 | #1095 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #45947 of 50,301 | #14455 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 591 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 20% |
| city | Littlerock | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alpine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.2 vs 15.9).
- •Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy does better on math proficiency (20% vs 18%).
- •Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Alpine Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 83%).
- •Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 26.9).
- •Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy is the larger school with 813 students compared with 591.
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 Alpine Elementary better than Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Alpine Elementary ranks higher (18.2 vs 15.9 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 Alpine Elementary and Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Littlerock and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpine Elementary: 591. Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpine Elementary and Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy rank in California?
Alpine Elementary is 4597th of 5,693 and Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy is 1095th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).