Joe Walker Middle vs Sundown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.6 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
Sundown Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
941 students
| Measure | Joe Walker Middle Lancaster, California | Sundown Elementary Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #591 of 1,334 | #3632 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10277 of 15,369 | #40735 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 781 | 941 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 941 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe Walker Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 26.5).
- •Sundown Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Joe Walker Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •Sundown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 59.2%).
- •Joe Walker Middle does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 26.9).
- •Sundown Elementary is the larger school with 941 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 Sundown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joe Walker Middle ranks higher (38.0 vs 26.5 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 Sundown Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joe Walker Middle: 781. Sundown Elementary: 941. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joe Walker Middle and Sundown Elementary rank in California?
Joe Walker Middle is 591st of 1,334 and Sundown Elementary is 3632nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).