Barrel Springs Elementary vs Joshua Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrel Springs Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students
Joshua Hills Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
581 students
| Measure | Barrel Springs Elementary Palmdale, California | Joshua Hills Elementary Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3582 of 5,693 | #5331 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40373 of 50,301 | #48935 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 627 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 19% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barrel Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 11.8).
- •Barrel Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 19%).
- •Barrel Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Barrel Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 92.3%).
- •Joshua Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.3 vs 26.1).
- •Barrel Springs Elementary is the larger school with 627 students compared with 581.
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 Barrel Springs Elementary better than Joshua Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Barrel Springs Elementary ranks higher (27.0 vs 11.8 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 Barrel Springs Elementary and Joshua Hills Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barrel Springs Elementary: 627. Joshua Hills Elementary: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barrel Springs Elementary and Joshua Hills Elementary rank in California?
Barrel Springs Elementary is 3582nd of 5,693 and Joshua Hills Elementary is 5331st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).