Cerro Villa Middle vs Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 87 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cerro Villa Middle
Villa Park · Public middle · Grades 7–8
747 students
Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
747 students
| Measure | Cerro Villa Middle Villa Park, California | Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #468 of 1,334 | #1304 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8378 of 15,369 | #15220 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 747 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 747 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 6% |
| city | Villa Park | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cerro Villa Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 8.2).
- •Cerro Villa Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 6%).
- •Cerro Villa Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 20%).
- •Cerro Villa Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 90.2%).
- •Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 26.7).
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 Cerro Villa Middle better than Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cerro Villa Middle ranks higher (46.6 vs 8.2 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 Cerro Villa Middle and Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Villa Park and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cerro Villa Middle: 747. Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cerro Villa Middle and Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy rank in California?
Cerro Villa Middle is 468th of 1,334 and Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy is 1304th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).