Manzanita Elementary vs Tamarisk Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manzanita Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
644 students
Tamarisk Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
664 students
| Measure | Manzanita Elementary Palmdale, California | Tamarisk Elementary Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5577 of 5,693 | #5686 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49794 of 50,301 | #50209 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 644 | 664 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 664 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 5% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manzanita Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (8.6 vs 4.8).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on math proficiency (16% vs 5%).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 15%).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 93.4%).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 26.6).
- •Tamarisk Elementary is the larger school with 664 students compared with 644.
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 Manzanita Elementary better than Tamarisk Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Manzanita Elementary ranks higher (8.6 vs 4.8 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 Manzanita Elementary and Tamarisk Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manzanita Elementary: 644. Tamarisk Elementary: 664. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manzanita Elementary and Tamarisk Elementary rank in California?
Manzanita Elementary is 5577th of 5,693 and Tamarisk Elementary is 5686th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).