Joshua Elementary vs Marshall (John) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 94 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joshua Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
688 students
Marshall (John) Elementary
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
688 students
| Measure | Joshua Elementary Lancaster, California | Marshall (John) Elementary Anaheim, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5665 of 5,693 | #4378 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #50121 of 50,301 | #44841 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 688 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 688 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 26% |
| city | Lancaster | Anaheim |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshall (John) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 6.1).
- •Marshall (John) Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 5%).
- •Marshall (John) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 10%).
- •Marshall (John) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 90.8%).
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 Joshua Elementary better than Marshall (John) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marshall (John) Elementary ranks higher (20.0 vs 6.1 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 Joshua Elementary and Marshall (John) Elementary?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Anaheim in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joshua Elementary: 688. Marshall (John) Elementary: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joshua Elementary and Marshall (John) Elementary rank in California?
Joshua Elementary is 5665th of 5,693 and Marshall (John) Elementary is 4378th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).