Serving 889 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 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 889 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 20%
- Reading Proficiency: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy's student population of 889 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
889 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy is 0.34, 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)20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy?
889 students attend Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 21:1, which is equal to 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 3/16/2020
Bad school, bad school, don't go.
5 2/25/2020
Love the robotics program and Mr. Merrill.
1 2/10/2020
These are good school bus it's a little dirty and some teachers are mean.
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