Summary:
Zip code 93543 in Littlerock, California, is served by three public schools: two K-8 elementary schools and one high school, all of which face significant academic challenges and serve economically disadvantaged student populations.
Parents in this area will find that Littlerock High is the largest school and has the highest per-student spending, yet its academic proficiency rates, especially in math and science, are far below state averages; however, it does maintain a graduation rate near the state average. Between the two elementary schools in the Keppel Union Elementary district, Alpine Elementary consistently performs better than Antelope Elementary, which ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state despite having a lower rate of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Key concerns across all three schools include very high rates of chronic student absenteeism, proficiency scores in all subjects that are well below California averages, and declining or stagnant school rankings over recent years. The performance gap between Alpine Elementary and Antelope Elementary is notable, as is the disconnect at Littlerock High between its graduation rate and its low test proficiency, indicating systemic challenges in both the Keppel Union Elementary and Antelope Valley Union High districts.
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