Serving 813 students in grades 6-8, Shadow Hills Engineering And Design 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 98% 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: 813 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shadow Hills Intermediate serves the eastern part of Palmdale, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 22.3 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy's student population of 813 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
813 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design 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 Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy is 0.39, 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
#7605 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
76%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy's ranking?
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy is ranked #7605 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy often compared to?
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy?
813 students attend Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy?
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy offer ?
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy part of?
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
These are good school bus it's a little dirty and some teachers are mean.
5 10/10/2025
Love the robotics program and Mr. Merrill.
1 10/10/2025
Bad school, bad school, don't go.
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