Serving 902 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 902 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: 13%
- Reading Proficiency: 30%
- 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 902 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
902 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy is 0.42, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)13%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Learning Plaza, Palmdale Aerospace Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy?
902 students attend Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 20:1, which is lower 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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