Del Sur Senior Elementary vs Joe Walker Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Sur Senior Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–8
763 students
Joe Walker Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
| Measure | Del Sur Senior Elementary Lancaster, California | Joe Walker Middle Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3043 of 5,693 | #591 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #36424 of 50,301 | #10277 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 763 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.3 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe Walker Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 33.2).
- •Del Sur Senior Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Joe Walker Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Del Sur Senior Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 59.2%).
- •Joe Walker Middle does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 27.3).
- •Joe Walker Middle is the larger school with 781 students compared with 763.
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 Del Sur Senior Elementary better than Joe Walker Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Joe Walker Middle ranks higher (38.0 vs 33.2 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 Del Sur Senior Elementary and Joe Walker Middle?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Sur Senior Elementary: 763. Joe Walker Middle: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Sur Senior Elementary and Joe Walker Middle rank in California?
Del Sur Senior Elementary is 3043rd of 5,693 and Joe Walker Middle is 591st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).