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Best Schools in Acton, CA
Acton, CA has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 15,434 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Acton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Acton, CA
The top high schools in Acton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Canyon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
William S. Hart Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1946 Students
2. Highland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Antelope Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2790 Students
3. Rosamond High Early College Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Kern Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 913 Students
4. Vasquez High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acton-agua Dulce Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
Best Middle Schools in Acton, CA
The top middle schools in Acton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sierra Vista Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
William S. Hart Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 991 Students
2. High Desert
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acton-agua Dulce Unified • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 306 Students
3. Tropico Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Kern Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 782 Students
4. David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmdale Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1023 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Acton, CA
The top elementary schools in Acton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sulphur Springs Community Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sulphur Springs Union • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 595 Students
2. Meadowlark Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acton-agua Dulce Unified • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 337 Students
3. Westpark Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Kern Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 940 Students
4. Ocotillo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmdale Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 611 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Acton, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Acton, CA has a total population of 7,797 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Acton, 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 Acton, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Acton, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Acton, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Acton, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Acton, CA
How many schools are in Acton, CA?
Acton, CA has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 15,434 students in total.
How do schools in Acton perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Acton score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Acton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Acton?
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: 26%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Acton
5 of 5 schools in Acton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 1D: 2
All 5 public schools we grade in Acton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.