Carmel Elementary vs Juniper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
804 students
Juniper Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
761 students
| Measure | Carmel Elementary Hesperia, California | Juniper Elementary Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4487 of 5,693 | #4225 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45430 of 50,301 | #44100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 804 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 804 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 84.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 29% |
| city | Hesperia | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Juniper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.2 vs 19.0).
- •Juniper Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Juniper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Carmel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.7% vs 84.1%).
- •Juniper Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 25.1).
- •Carmel Elementary is the larger school with 804 students compared with 761.
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 Carmel Elementary better than Juniper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Juniper Elementary ranks higher (21.2 vs 19.0 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 Carmel Elementary and Juniper Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel Elementary: 804. Juniper Elementary: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel Elementary and Juniper Elementary rank in California?
Carmel Elementary is 4487th of 5,693 and Juniper Elementary is 4225th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).