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Amargosa Creek Middle School vs. Alexander Hamilton Senior High School

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School Overview

School
Amargosa Creek Middle School
44333 27th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Alexander Hamilton Senior High School
2955 Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
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).
Serving 2,107 students in grades 9-12, Alexander Hamilton Senior High 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
954 students
2,107 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Amargosa Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alexander Hamilton Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Amargosa Creek Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alexander Hamilton Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
123 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Amargosa Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alexander Hamilton Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Amargosa Creek Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lancaster Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Test Scores

#7168 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#5299 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Amargosa Creek Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
18%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amargosa Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alexander Hamilton Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
49%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amargosa Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alexander Hamilton Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
23%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
n/a
93%
(Top 30% in CA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Alexander Hamilton Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Amargosa Creek Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alexander Hamilton Senior High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
202
-
Grade 7 Students
360
-
Grade 8 Students
392
-
Grade 9 Students
-
498
Grade 10 Students
-
545
Grade 11 Students
-
533
Grade 12 Students
-
531

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Amargosa Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lancaster Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Amargosa Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lancaster Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Amargosa Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lancaster Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
27%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Amargosa Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lancaster Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
39%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Amargosa Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lancaster Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Amargosa Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lancaster Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.72
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Amargosa Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lancaster Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Amargosa Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lancaster Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Amargosa Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lancaster Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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