Amargosa Creek Middle vs Desert Sands Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amargosa Creek Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
859 students
Desert Sands Charter
Lancaster · Charter high · Grades 8–12
727 students
| Measure | Amargosa Creek Middle Lancaster, California | Desert Sands Charter Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #894 of 1,334 | #1171 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13335 of 15,369 | #15638 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 859 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 859 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 2.5% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amargosa Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 17.8).
- •Amargosa Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (23% vs 2.5%).
- •Desert Sands Charter does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Desert Sands Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 85.9%).
- •Amargosa Creek Middle is the larger school with 859 students compared with 727.
- •Amargosa Creek Middle is a public school while Desert Sands Charter is a charter 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 Amargosa Creek Middle better than Desert Sands Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Amargosa Creek Middle ranks higher (22.4 vs 17.8 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 Amargosa Creek Middle and Desert Sands Charter?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amargosa Creek Middle: 859. Desert Sands Charter: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amargosa Creek Middle and Desert Sands Charter rank in California?
Amargosa Creek Middle is 894th of 1,334 and Desert Sands Charter is 1171st of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).