Chaparral Prep Academy vs Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy
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.
Chaparral Prep Academy
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
594 students
Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
| Measure | Chaparral Prep Academy Palmdale, California | Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4936 of 5,693 | #1095 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47523 of 50,301 | #14455 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 594 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 28.3 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 20% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.2 vs 15.9).
- •Chaparral Prep Academy does better on math proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 87.7%).
- •Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 28.3).
- •Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy is the larger school with 813 students compared with 594.
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 Chaparral Prep Academy 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 Chaparral Prep Academy and Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaparral Prep Academy: 594. Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaparral Prep Academy and Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy rank in California?
Chaparral Prep Academy is 4936th 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).