Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy

37315 60th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 889 students in grades 6-8, Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 889 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 20%
  • : 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy's student population of 889 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
889 students
This chart display total students of Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
20%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
32%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
80%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
13%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
3%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.34
This chart display the diversity score of Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy often compared to?
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy?
889 students attend Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy?
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy offer ?
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy part of?
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.

School Reviews

1   3/16/2020
Bad school, bad school, don't go.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - human
5   2/25/2020
Love the robotics program and Mr. Merrill.
- Posted by Parent - Cynthia
1   2/10/2020
These are good school bus it's a little dirty and some teachers are mean.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - kathy gomez

Review Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 889 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 20%
  • : 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

Quick Links