Serving 517 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Anaverde Hills 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 25% (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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Anaverde Hills serves the southeastern part of Palmdale, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 10.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Anaverde Hills's student population of 517 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
517 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Rankings
Anaverde Hills 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 Anaverde Hills is 0.58, 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
#5661 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Violet and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anaverde Hills's ranking?
Anaverde Hills is ranked #5661 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Anaverde Hills often compared to?
Anaverde Hillsis often viewed alongside schools like Cottonwood Elementary School, Los Amigos - Dual Immersion, Gregg Anderson Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% 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 Anaverde Hills?
517 students attend Anaverde Hills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Anaverde Hills students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anaverde Hills?
Anaverde Hills has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Anaverde Hills offer ?
Anaverde Hills offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Anaverde Hills part of?
Anaverde Hills is part of Westside Union Elementary School District.
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