Palmdale Aerospace Academy vs Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Palmdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,259 students
Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
747 students
| Measure | Palmdale Aerospace Academy Palmdale, California | Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1304 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #15220 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,259 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 2,259 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 6% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmdale Aerospace Academy does better on math proficiency (24% vs 6%).
- •Palmdale Aerospace Academy does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 20%).
- •Palmdale Aerospace Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 90.2%).
- •Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 25.1).
- •Palmdale Aerospace Academy is the larger school with 2,259 students compared with 747.
- •Palmdale Aerospace Academy is a charter school while Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy is a public 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 Palmdale Aerospace Academy better than Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Palmdale Aerospace Academy and Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmdale Aerospace Academy: 2,259. Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmdale Aerospace Academy and Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy rank in California?
Palmdale Aerospace Academy is unranked and Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy is 1304th of 1,334 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).