Assurance Learning Academy vs Joshua Elementary
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.
Assurance Learning Academy
Lancaster · Charter high · Grades 8–12
3,014 students
Joshua Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
688 students
| Measure | Assurance Learning Academy Lancaster, California | Joshua Elementary Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1336 of 1,343 | #5665 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16764 of 16,910 | #50121 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 3,014 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 3,014 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.3% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 5% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Assurance Learning Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (7.2 vs 6.1).
- •Joshua Elementary does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2%).
- •Assurance Learning Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •Assurance Learning Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.3% vs 90.8%).
- •Joshua Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 26.2).
- •Assurance Learning Academy is the larger school with 3,014 students compared with 688.
- •Assurance Learning Academy is a charter school while Joshua 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 Assurance Learning Academy better than Joshua Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Assurance Learning Academy ranks higher (7.2 vs 6.1 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 Assurance Learning Academy and Joshua Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Assurance Learning Academy: 3,014. Joshua Elementary: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Assurance Learning Academy and Joshua Elementary rank in California?
Assurance Learning Academy is 1336th of 1,343 and Joshua Elementary is 5665th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).