Below Average
#7912 of 9,539 schools in CA
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Desert Trails Preparatory Academy District · Hesperia, CA
A charter elementary school in Hesperia, CA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 400880, Hesperia, CA 92345
- Math 24% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desert Trails Preparatory Academy score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Desert Trails Preparatory Academy 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,970/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hesperia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,949
Median home value
$359,700
Median rent
$1,499/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Vick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Donald F. Bradach ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Vista Verde ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 726 | Compare → |
| Mojave River Academy - Oro GrandeCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 754 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,884NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is listed in Desert Trails Preparatory Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Trails Preparatory Academy
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Hesperia, CA, part of Desert Trails Preparatory Academy District, serving approximately 442 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,912 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Trails Preparatory Academy
What grades does Desert Trails Preparatory Academy serve?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Desert Trails Preparatory Academy?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Trails Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Trails Preparatory Academy rank in CA?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy ranks #7,912 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Desert Trails Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Desert Trails Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Desert Trails Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Desert Trails Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desert Trails Preparatory Academy?
79.9% of students at Desert Trails Preparatory Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (760) 530-7680
- Area population (ZIP 92345)
- 87,906
- Area average commute
- 40.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
Official sources & links
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 92345; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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