Summary:
In zip code 93552, there is one middle school, Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy, serving grades 6-8 with 813 students as part of the Palmdale Elementary district.
This engineering and design magnet school faces significant academic challenges, performing below both district and state averages in all core subjects. For the 2024-2025 school year, only 29.51% of students were proficient in English Language Arts and 17.57% in Mathematics, which is roughly 20 percentage points below California state averages. Performance in mathematics shows a concerning decline from 6th to 8th grade. The school's statewide ranking has remained consistently low, placing in the 21st percentile for the last two years.
Despite these academic struggles and a student population where over 83% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, the school manages a chronic absenteeism rate (22.3%) that is better than its district average. With per-student spending of $19,489, there is a notable disconnect between resource investment and student outcomes. As the only middle school option in the area, its specialized magnet focus has not yet translated to stronger performance in related subjects like math and science, indicating areas for potential improvement and support.
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