Desert Sands Charter vs John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sands Charter
Lancaster · Charter high · Grades 8–12
727 students
John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–7
697 students
| Measure | Desert Sands Charter Lancaster, California | John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1171 of 1,343 | #3987 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15638 of 16,910 | #42764 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 727 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 727 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | – | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 28% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 17.8).
- •John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 2.5%).
- •Desert Sands Charter does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Desert Sands Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 81.2%).
- •Desert Sands Charter is the larger school with 727 students compared with 697.
- •Desert Sands Charter is a charter school while John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary is a public 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 Sands Charter better than John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary ranks higher (23.3 vs 17.8 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 Sands Charter and John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sands Charter: 727. John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sands Charter and John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary rank in California?
Desert Sands Charter is 1171st of 1,343 and John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary is 3987th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).