Cimarron Elementary vs Quail Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cimarron Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
497 students
Quail Valley Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
503 students
| Measure | Cimarron Elementary Palmdale, California | Quail Valley Elementary Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3717 of 5,693 | #5304 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41191 of 50,301 | #48848 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 497 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 19% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cimarron Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 12.1).
- •Cimarron Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 19%).
- •Cimarron Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Cimarron Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 86.5%).
- •Cimarron Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.2 vs 26.5).
- •Quail Valley Elementary is the larger school with 503 students compared with 497.
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 Cimarron Elementary better than Quail Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cimarron Elementary ranks higher (25.8 vs 12.1 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 Cimarron Elementary and Quail Valley Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cimarron Elementary: 497. Quail Valley Elementary: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cimarron Elementary and Quail Valley Elementary rank in California?
Cimarron Elementary is 3717th of 5,693 and Quail Valley Elementary is 5304th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).