Below Average
#7622 of 9,539 schools in CA
Abraham Lincoln Alternative
School · Southern Kern Unified · Rosamond, CA
A Southern Kern Unified school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2601 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560
- Math 7% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Abraham Lincoln Alternative score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 16% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Abraham Lincoln Alternative sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,204
Median home value
$324,700
Median rent
$1,229/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Southern Kern Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,641NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Abraham Lincoln Alternative is listed in Southern Kern Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abraham Lincoln Alternative
Abraham Lincoln Alternative is a public school in Rosamond, CA, part of Southern Kern Unified, serving approximately 95 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,622 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abraham Lincoln Alternative
What grades does Abraham Lincoln Alternative serve?
Abraham Lincoln Alternative serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Alternative?
Abraham Lincoln Alternative has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Alternative is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abraham Lincoln Alternative rank in CA?
Abraham Lincoln Alternative ranks #7,622 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Abraham Lincoln Alternative's MySchoolScout rating?
Abraham Lincoln Alternative has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Abraham Lincoln Alternative?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abraham Lincoln Alternative has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Abraham Lincoln Alternative a charter school?
No, Abraham Lincoln Alternative is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Abraham Lincoln Alternative a Title I school?
No, Abraham Lincoln Alternative is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abraham Lincoln Alternative?
76.8% of students at Abraham Lincoln Alternative qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 95
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.0%
- Phone
- (661) 256-5090
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 93560)
- 21,537
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 30.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93560; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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