Serving 859 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 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 859 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Amargosa Creek Middle serves the southwest part of Lancaster, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 8.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amargosa Creek Middle School's student population of 859 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
859 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Motto
The Home of the College and Career Bound Cougars
School Rankings
Amargosa Creek Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amargosa Creek Middle School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7410 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
26%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cougars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amargosa Creek Middle School's ranking?
Amargosa Creek Middle School is ranked #7410 out of 9,523 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 Endeavour Middle School, Alexander Hamilton Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
859 students attend Amargosa Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Amargosa Creek Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amargosa Creek Middle School?
Amargosa Creek Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than 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
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