Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy vs Tumbleweed Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
747 students
Tumbleweed Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
| Measure | Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy Palmdale, California | Tumbleweed Elementary Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1304 of 1,334 | #5372 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15220 of 15,369 | #49075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 747 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 747 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 21% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tumbleweed Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.4 vs 8.2).
- •Tumbleweed Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 6%).
- •Tumbleweed Elementary does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 20%).
- •Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 95%).
- •Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 25.1).
- •Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy is the larger school with 747 students compared with 502.
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 Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy better than Tumbleweed Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tumbleweed Elementary ranks higher (11.4 vs 8.2 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 Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy and Tumbleweed Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy: 747. Tumbleweed Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy and Tumbleweed Elementary rank in California?
Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy is 1304th of 1,334 and Tumbleweed Elementary is 5372nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).