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6.3 avg / 10

Desert Sands Charter District School District

School District · Lancaster, California

Students: 690
Teachers (FTE): 36

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

1

1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$43,030

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.2:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$43,030

+$25,383 vs California median

District size

690 students

Smaller than California median

About Desert Sands Charter District

Desert Sands Charter District is a Lancaster, California school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 690 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.2:1. The district invests $43,030 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Desert Sands Charter District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Desert Sands Charter, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.

In standardized testing, Desert Sands Charter District students show an average math proficiency of 4.3% and ELA proficiency of 36.8%.

The district includes 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Desert Sands Charter District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 4.3%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 36.8%
School
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Average proficiency across all schools in Desert Sands Charter District with test data.

Schools in Desert Sands Charter District

1 schools

District Details

State
California
City
Lancaster
Total Enrollment
690
Teachers (FTE)
36
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Desert Sands Charter District?

Desert Sands Charter District has 1 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Desert Sands Charter District?

The average composite rating for Desert Sands Charter District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Desert Sands Charter District?

Desert Sands Charter District spends $43,030 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Desert Sands Charter District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Desert Sands Charter District is 19.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Desert Sands Charter District?

Desert Sands Charter is the highest-rated school in Desert Sands Charter District with a composite score of 6.3/10.

What are the test scores in Desert Sands Charter District?

Across schools in Desert Sands Charter District with test data, the average math proficiency is 4.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
4.3%
ELA Proficiency
36.8%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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