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Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Palmdale, California · Palmdale Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students948
Student:Teacher21.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch90%
Title INo
Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
948
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
90%+24.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Palmdale, California. The school enrolls 948 students. It is part of the Palmdale Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictPalmdale Elementary
County6037
CityPalmdale
ZIP93550
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062958010905

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment948

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %90%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)