Juniper Elementary vs LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Juniper Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
761 students
LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy
Hesperia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
505 students
| Measure | Juniper Elementary Hesperia, California | LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4225 of 5,693 | #1216 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44100 of 50,301 | #16259 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 761 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.1% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 71% |
| city | Hesperia | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 21.2).
- •LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (71% vs 29%).
- •LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 37%).
- •LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.1% vs 84.1%).
- •LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 24.5).
- •Juniper Elementary is the larger school with 761 students compared with 505.
- •Juniper Elementary is a public school while LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Juniper Elementary better than LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy ranks higher (62.8 vs 21.2 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 Juniper Elementary and LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Juniper Elementary: 761. LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Juniper Elementary and LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Juniper Elementary is 4225th of 5,693 and LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy is 1216th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).