John Foster Dulles Elementary vs Joshua Tree Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 157 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Foster Dulles Elementary
La Mirada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
250 students
Joshua Tree Elementary
Joshua Tree · Public elementary · Grades K–6
250 students
| Measure | John Foster Dulles Elementary La Mirada, California | Joshua Tree Elementary Joshua Tree, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1928 of 5,693 | #5180 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25380 of 50,301 | #48384 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 250 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 17% |
| city | La Mirada | Joshua Tree |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Foster Dulles Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 13.3).
- •John Foster Dulles Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •John Foster Dulles Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •John Foster Dulles Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 85.2%).
- •John Foster Dulles Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 25.0).
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 John Foster Dulles Elementary better than Joshua Tree Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Foster Dulles Elementary ranks higher (49.7 vs 13.3 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 John Foster Dulles Elementary and Joshua Tree Elementary?
About 157 km in a straight line, between La Mirada and Joshua Tree in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Foster Dulles Elementary: 250. Joshua Tree Elementary: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Foster Dulles Elementary and Joshua Tree Elementary rank in California?
John Foster Dulles Elementary is 1928th of 5,693 and Joshua Tree Elementary is 5180th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).