High Desert vs Meadowlark Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Desert
Acton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
307 students
Meadowlark Elementary
Acton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
352 students
| Measure | High Desert Acton, California | Meadowlark Elementary Acton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #479 of 1,334 | #3396 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8627 of 15,369 | #39008 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 307 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.3% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Acton | Acton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Desert scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 29.3).
- •High Desert does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •High Desert does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Meadowlark Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.9% vs 71.3%).
- •High Desert does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.0).
- •Meadowlark Elementary is the larger school with 352 students compared with 307.
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 High Desert better than Meadowlark Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), High Desert ranks higher (45.4 vs 29.3 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 High Desert and Meadowlark Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Acton and Acton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Desert: 307. Meadowlark Elementary: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Desert and Meadowlark Elementary rank in California?
High Desert is 479th of 1,334 and Meadowlark Elementary is 3396th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).