Desert Sands Charter vs Sunnydale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 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
Sunnydale Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
469 students
| Measure | Desert Sands Charter Lancaster, California | Sunnydale Elementary Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1171 of 1,343 | #4794 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15638 of 16,910 | #46888 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 727 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 727 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | – | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Sands Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.8 vs 16.5).
- •Sunnydale Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Desert Sands Charter does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Desert Sands Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 87.6%).
- •Desert Sands Charter is the larger school with 727 students compared with 469.
- •Desert Sands Charter is a charter school while Sunnydale 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 Sunnydale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Sands Charter ranks higher (17.8 vs 16.5 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 Sunnydale Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sands Charter: 727. Sunnydale Elementary: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sands Charter and Sunnydale Elementary rank in California?
Desert Sands Charter is 1171st of 1,343 and Sunnydale Elementary is 4794th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).