Gregg Anderson Academy vs Joe Walker Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gregg Anderson Academy
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
893 students
Joe Walker Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
| Measure | Gregg Anderson Academy Palmdale, California | Joe Walker Middle Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #812 of 5,693 | #591 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11311 of 50,301 | #10277 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 893 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 893 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 27% |
| city | Palmdale | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gregg Anderson Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 38.0).
- •Gregg Anderson Academy does better on math proficiency (65% vs 27%).
- •Gregg Anderson Academy does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Gregg Anderson Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 59.2%).
- •Joe Walker Middle does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 27.1).
- •Gregg Anderson Academy is the larger school with 893 students compared with 781.
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 Gregg Anderson Academy better than Joe Walker Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gregg Anderson Academy ranks higher (70.0 vs 38.0 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 Gregg Anderson Academy and Joe Walker Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gregg Anderson Academy: 893. Joe Walker Middle: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gregg Anderson Academy and Joe Walker Middle rank in California?
Gregg Anderson Academy is 812th of 5,693 and Joe Walker Middle is 591st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).