Desert Rose Elementary vs Palmdale Aerospace Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Rose Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
614 students
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Palmdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,259 students
| Measure | Desert Rose Elementary Palmdale, California | Palmdale Aerospace Academy Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #4977 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #47680 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 614 | 2,259 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 2,259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 24% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmdale Aerospace Academy does better on math proficiency (24% vs 23%).
- •Palmdale Aerospace Academy does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 33%).
- •Palmdale Aerospace Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 91.4%).
- •Palmdale Aerospace Academy does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 25.6).
- •Palmdale Aerospace Academy is the larger school with 2,259 students compared with 614.
- •Desert Rose Elementary is a public school while Palmdale Aerospace Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Desert Rose Elementary better than Palmdale Aerospace 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 Desert Rose Elementary and Palmdale Aerospace Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Rose Elementary: 614. Palmdale Aerospace Academy: 2,259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Rose Elementary and Palmdale Aerospace Academy rank in California?
Desert Rose Elementary is 4977th of 5,693 and Palmdale Aerospace Academy is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).