How is Desert Willow Magnet Academy rated?

Desert Willow Magnet Academy holds a D rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Palmdale Elementary School District is rated D- overall.

How do students at Desert Willow Magnet Academy perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Desert Willow Magnet Academy students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 31% in English Language Arts, 11% in Science and 10% in Math.

What grades does Desert Willow Magnet Academy serve?

Desert Willow Magnet Academy serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Desert Willow Magnet Academy?

948 students attend Desert Willow Magnet Academy, down from 988 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 21.5:1.

Which homes are assigned to Desert Willow Magnet Academy?

TopHap matches 7,569 residential properties to Desert Willow Magnet Academy in and around Palmdale. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Desert Willow Magnet Academy in?

Desert Willow Magnet Academy is part of Palmdale Elementary School District, which reports 29 schools, 17,941 students and $16,503 of spending per student.

Desert Willow Magnet Academy

Desert Willow Magnet Academy is a public middle school in Palmdale, CA, serving grades 6–8, rated D, with 948 students and a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 31% in English Language Arts, 11% in Science and 10% in Math.

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Magnet

Rating: D
Grades: 6–8
Enrollment: 948
Students per teacher: 21.5:1
Level: Middle
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts31%

Science11%

Math10%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: No

Student body

Hispanic80%

Black13%

White4%

Two or more races2%

Asian1%

Native American1%

Pacific Islander0%

Male / female: 50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch: 90%
Enrollment change vs prior year: -4.0%
Prior-year enrollment: 988

Homes assigned to this school

7,569 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Desert Willow Magnet Academy. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address: 36555 Sunny Ln, Palmdale, CA 93550
Phone: (661) 285-5866
Website: palmdalesd.org
Setting: Suburb - Large
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 062958010905

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School district

Palmdale Elementary School District

District rating: D-
Schools: 29
Students: 17,941
Spending per student: $16,503
Teachers (FTE): 774
Grades: K–12

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