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Best Schools in 93550, CA
93550, CA has 39 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 21 elementary) serving 36,406 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 93550 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 93550, CA
The top high schools in 93550, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Canada High
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La Canada Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1993 Students
2. William J. (pete) Knight High
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Antelope Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2793 Students
3. Highland High
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Antelope Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2790 Students
4. Eastside High
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Antelope Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2650 Students
5. Antelope Valley High
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Antelope Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1558 Students
6. Palmdale High
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Antelope Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2443 Students
7. Vasquez High
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Acton-agua Dulce Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
8. R. Rex Parris High
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Antelope Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 632 Students
Best Middle Schools in 93550, CA
The top middle schools in 93550, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. High Desert
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Acton-agua Dulce Unified • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 306 Students
2. Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy
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Palmdale Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 891 Students
3. Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Acad
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Palmdale Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 974 Students
4. David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy
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Palmdale Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1023 Students
5. Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy
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Palmdale Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 802 Students
6. Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy
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Palmdale Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 865 Students
7. Gifford C. Cole Middle
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Eastside Union Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 703 Students
8. New Vista Middle
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Lancaster Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 93550, CA
The top elementary schools in 93550, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palm Crest Elementary
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La Canada Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 599 Students
2. Paradise Canyon Elementary
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La Canada Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 657 Students
3. Palmdale Learning Plaza
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Palmdale Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 783 Students
4. Meadowlark Elementary
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Acton-agua Dulce Unified • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 337 Students
5. Barrel Springs Elementary
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Palmdale Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 611 Students
6. Innovations Academy Of Palmdale
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Palmdale Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 486 Students
7. Ocotillo Elementary
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Palmdale Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 611 Students
8. Cimarron Elementary
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Palmdale Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 498 Students
9. Palm Tree Elementary
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Palmdale Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students
10. Desert Rose Elementary
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Palmdale Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 625 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 93550, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
93550, CA has a total population of 82,356 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 71%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 93550, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 93550, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 93550, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 93550, CA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 93550, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 93550, CA
How many schools are in 93550, CA?
93550, CA has 39 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 36,406 students in total.
How do schools in 93550 perform on state tests?
On average, 39 schools in 93550 score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 93550 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 93550?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations