Serving 954 students in grades 6-8, Amargosa Creek Middle School 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 954 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amargosa Creek Middle School's student population of 954 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
954 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amargosa Creek Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amargosa Creek Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7168 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
27%
5%
White
39%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amargosa Creek Middle School's ranking?
Amargosa Creek Middle School is ranked #7168 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Amargosa Creek Middle School often compared to?
Amargosa Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, Endeavour Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Amargosa Creek Middle School?
954 students attend Amargosa Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Amargosa Creek Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amargosa Creek Middle School?
Amargosa Creek Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Amargosa Creek Middle School offer ?
Amargosa Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Amargosa Creek Middle School part of?
Amargosa Creek Middle School is part of Lancaster Elementary School District.
School Reviews
5 3/31/2022
This school is AMAZING!! The teachers give you $10 every time you get an answer correct. I made at least $1,000,000 that year! :]
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