Empower Generations vs Joshua Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empower Generations
Lancaster · Charter high · Grades 9–12
81 students
Joshua Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
688 students
| Measure | Empower Generations Lancaster, California | Joshua Elementary Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1105 of 1,343 | #5665 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15209 of 16,910 | #50121 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 81 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 81 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 40.5 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 5% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Empower Generations scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 6.1).
- •Empower Generations does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 5%).
- •Empower Generations does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 10%).
- •Empower Generations does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 90.8%).
- •Joshua Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 40.5).
- •Joshua Elementary is the larger school with 688 students compared with 81.
- •Empower Generations is a charter school while Joshua 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 Empower Generations better than Joshua Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Empower Generations ranks higher (20.3 vs 6.1 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 Empower Generations and Joshua Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empower Generations: 81. Joshua Elementary: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empower Generations and Joshua Elementary rank in California?
Empower Generations is 1105th of 1,343 and Joshua Elementary is 5665th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).