Buena Vista Elementary vs Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Vista Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
573 students
Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Elementary Palmdale, California | Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4903 of 5,693 | #1095 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47378 of 50,301 | #14455 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 573 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 20% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.5 vs 15.9).
- •Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy does better on math proficiency (20% vs 19%).
- •Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 83%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.6).
- •Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy is the larger school with 813 students compared with 573.
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 Buena Vista Elementary better than Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy?
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 Buena Vista Elementary and Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Elementary: 573. Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Elementary and Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy rank in California?
Buena Vista Elementary is 4903rd of 5,693 and Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy is 1095th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).