Serving 948 students in grades 6-8, Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech 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%).
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 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 948 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Desert Willow Intermediate serves the southern part of Palmdale, CA, covering an area of approximately 12.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the zone being about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy's student population of 948 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
948 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Pursuing Remarkable Opportunities to Marshal Innovation, Inspiration, and Imagination for Success & Engagement.
School Rankings
Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy 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 Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy is 0.36, 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
#8273 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
79%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy's ranking?
Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy is ranked #8273 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy often compared to?
Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Palmdale Aerospace Academy, Palmdale Learning Plaza 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 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy?
948 students attend Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy?
Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy offer ?
Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy part of?
Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
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