Joe Walker Middle vs Quartz Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joe Walker Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
Quartz Hill Elementary
Quartz Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–6
845 students
| Measure | Joe Walker Middle Lancaster, California | Quartz Hill Elementary Quartz Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #591 of 1,334 | #3887 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10277 of 15,369 | #42253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 781 | 845 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 845 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 63.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| city | Lancaster | Quartz Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe Walker Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 24.1).
- •Joe Walker Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Joe Walker Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •Joe Walker Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 63.3%).
- •Joe Walker Middle does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 25.6).
- •Quartz Hill Elementary is the larger school with 845 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 Joe Walker Middle better than Quartz Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joe Walker Middle ranks higher (38.0 vs 24.1 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 Joe Walker Middle and Quartz Hill Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Quartz Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joe Walker Middle: 781. Quartz Hill Elementary: 845. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joe Walker Middle and Quartz Hill Elementary rank in California?
Joe Walker Middle is 591st of 1,334 and Quartz Hill Elementary is 3887th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).