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#7958 of 9,539 schools in CA

Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering

Middle School · Lancaster Elementary · Lancaster, CA

A Lancaster Elementary middle school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

44711 Cedar Ave., Lancaster, CA 93534

  • Math 42% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 63% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 38.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-2.63 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+7.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.7 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+17.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio38.1:1
District spending per student$17,710
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2018, to 52% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).

Show all 6 years by subject
2016
Math
53%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
86%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
86%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)

Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering 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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 45Somewhat 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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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.

Lancaster Elementary

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#8 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

Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering is listed in Lancaster Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering

Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering is a public middle school in Lancaster, CA, part of Lancaster Elementary, serving approximately 419 students in grades 6th-8th with a 38.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,958 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering

What grades does Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering serve?

Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering?

Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering?

The student-teacher ratio at Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering is 38.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering rank in CA?

Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering ranks #7,958 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering's MySchoolScout rating?

Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering 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 Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Is Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering a charter school?

No, Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering a Title I school?

No, Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering?

70.9% of students at Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
419
Student-Teacher Ratio
38.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
Area population (ZIP 93534)
42,290
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
34.8
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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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