Discovery vs Linda Verde Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
662 students
Linda Verde Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–8
680 students
| Measure | Discovery Lancaster, California | Linda Verde Elementary Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4963 of 5,693 | #5526 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47624 of 50,301 | #49636 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 662 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 12% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 9.3).
- •Discovery does better on math proficiency (18% vs 12%).
- •Discovery does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Linda Verde Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 90.5%).
- •Linda Verde Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.5).
- •Linda Verde Elementary is the larger school with 680 students compared with 662.
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 Discovery better than Linda Verde Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery ranks higher (15.0 vs 9.3 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 Discovery and Linda Verde Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery: 662. Linda Verde Elementary: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery and Linda Verde Elementary rank in California?
Discovery is 4963rd of 5,693 and Linda Verde Elementary is 5526th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).