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#9089 of 9,539 schools in CA
Desert View Elementary
Elementary School · Lancaster Elementary · Lancaster, CA
A Lancaster Elementary elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1555 West Avenue H-10, Lancaster, CA 93534
- Math 10% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 13% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desert View Elementary score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 12% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Desert View Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,788/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lancaster), 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
$58,891
Median home value
$339,900
Median rent
$1,513/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
36.5%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93534; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariposa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 732 | Compare → |
| Monte Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 792 | Compare → |
| Antelope Valley Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Antelope Valley Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.3private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 61 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lancaster Elementary
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #18 of 22
- District spending per student
- $17,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert View Elementary is listed in Lancaster Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert View Elementary
Desert View Elementary is a public elementary school in Lancaster, CA, part of Lancaster Elementary, serving approximately 718 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #9,089 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert View Elementary
What grades does Desert View Elementary serve?
Desert View Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Desert View Elementary?
Desert View Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert View Elementary is 25.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert View Elementary rank in CA?
Desert View Elementary ranks #9,089 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Desert View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 View Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert View Elementary has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Desert View Elementary a charter school?
No, Desert View Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert View Elementary a Title I school?
No, Desert View Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desert View Elementary?
92.6% of students at Desert View Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 718
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.7%
- Phone
- (661) 942-9521
- Area population (ZIP 93534)
- 42,290
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 93534; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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