Antelope Valley Learning Academy vs Barrel Springs 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.
Antelope Valley Learning Academy
Palmdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,059 students
Barrel Springs Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students
| Measure | Antelope Valley Learning Academy Palmdale, California | Barrel Springs Elementary Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #3582 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #40373 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,059 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 29.4 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 35% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barrel Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 6%).
- •Barrel Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Barrel Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 85.8%).
- •Barrel Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.1 vs 29.4).
- •Antelope Valley Learning Academy is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 627.
- •Antelope Valley Learning Academy is a charter school while Barrel Springs 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 Antelope Valley Learning Academy better than Barrel Springs 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 Antelope Valley Learning Academy and Barrel Springs Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Antelope Valley Learning Academy: 1,059. Barrel Springs Elementary: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Antelope Valley Learning Academy and Barrel Springs Elementary rank in California?
Antelope Valley Learning Academy is unranked and Barrel Springs Elementary is 3582nd of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).