Anaverde Hills vs Meadowlark Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anaverde Hills
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
517 students
Meadowlark Elementary
Acton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
352 students
| Measure | Anaverde Hills Palmdale, California | Meadowlark Elementary Acton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3362 of 5,693 | #3396 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38786 of 50,301 | #39008 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 517 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| city | Palmdale | Acton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.6 vs 29.3).
- •Meadowlark Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Anaverde Hills does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Anaverde Hills does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 69.9%).
- •Meadowlark Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.5).
- •Anaverde Hills is the larger school with 517 students compared with 352.
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 Anaverde Hills better than Meadowlark Elementary?
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 Anaverde Hills and Meadowlark Elementary?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Acton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anaverde Hills: 517. Meadowlark Elementary: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anaverde Hills and Meadowlark Elementary rank in California?
Anaverde Hills is 3362nd of 5,693 and Meadowlark Elementary is 3396th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).