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Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy vs. Palmdale Aerospace Academy

Should you attend Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy or Palmdale Aerospace Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy
36555 Sunny Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93550
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
3300 East Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93550
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,020 students in grades 6-8, Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech 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 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,213 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Palmdale Aerospace 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-12
Total Students
1,020 students
2,213 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palmdale Aerospace Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palmdale Aerospace Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
89 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palmdale Aerospace Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palmdale Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palmdale Aerospace Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#8273 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#5982 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palmdale Aerospace Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
20%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palmdale Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmdale Aerospace Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palmdale 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 Palmdale Aerospace Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
94%
(Top 30% in CA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Palmdale Aerospace Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Palmdale Aerospace Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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115
Grade 1 Students
-
90
Grade 2 Students
-
94
Grade 3 Students
-
93
Grade 4 Students
-
94
Grade 5 Students
-
95
Grade 6 Students
362
182
Grade 7 Students
372
239
Grade 8 Students
286
239
Grade 9 Students
-
249
Grade 10 Students
-
260
Grade 11 Students
-
264
Grade 12 Students
-
199

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Palmdale Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palmdale Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palmdale Aerospace Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
80%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palmdale Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palmdale Aerospace Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
12%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palmdale Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palmdale Aerospace Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palmdale Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palmdale Aerospace Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palmdale Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palmdale Aerospace Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.35
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palmdale Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palmdale Aerospace Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palmdale Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palmdale Aerospace Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palmdale Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palmdale Aerospace Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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