David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy vs Esperanza Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
952 students
Esperanza Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
962 students
| Measure | David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy Palmdale, California | Esperanza Elementary Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1120 of 1,334 | #3028 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14537 of 15,369 | #36311 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 952 | 962 |
| Enrollment | 952 | 962 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 34% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Esperanza Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 15.2).
- •Esperanza Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 15%).
- •Esperanza Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 31%).
- •Esperanza Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 75.3%).
- •David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 25.3).
- •Esperanza Elementary is the larger school with 962 students compared with 952.
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 David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy better than Esperanza Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Esperanza Elementary ranks higher (33.4 vs 15.2 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 David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy and Esperanza Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy: 952. Esperanza Elementary: 962. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy and Esperanza Elementary rank in California?
David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy is 1120th of 1,334 and Esperanza Elementary is 3028th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).