Desert Rose Elementary vs Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
747 students
| Measure | Desert Rose Elementary Palmdale, California | Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4977 of 5,693 | #1304 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47680 of 50,301 | #15220 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 614 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 6% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Rose Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.9 vs 8.2).
- •Desert Rose Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 6%).
- •Desert Rose Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 20%).
- •Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 91.4%).
- •Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 25.6).
- •Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy is the larger school with 747 students compared with 614.
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 Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Rose Elementary ranks higher (14.9 vs 8.2 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 Desert Rose Elementary and Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Rose Elementary: 614. Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Rose Elementary and Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy rank in California?
Desert Rose Elementary is 4977th of 5,693 and Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy is 1304th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).