Joshua Elementary vs New Vista Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
New Vista Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
835 students
| Measure | Joshua Elementary Lancaster, California | New Vista Middle Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5665 of 5,693 | #1270 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #50121 of 50,301 | #15128 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 688 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 688 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 8% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Vista Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.6 vs 6.1).
- •New Vista Middle does better on math proficiency (8% vs 5%).
- •New Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 10%).
- •Joshua Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 91.3%).
- •New Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 22.2).
- •New Vista Middle is the larger school with 835 students compared with 688.
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 New Vista Middle?
On the Success Index (US), New Vista Middle ranks higher (9.6 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 New Vista Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joshua Elementary: 688. New Vista Middle: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joshua Elementary and New Vista Middle rank in California?
Joshua Elementary is 5665th of 5,693 and New Vista Middle is 1270th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).