Below Average
#7643 of 9,539 schools in CA
High Desert
Middle School · Acton-agua Dulce Unified · Acton, CA
An Acton-agua Dulce Unified middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3620 Antelope Woods Rd., Acton, CA 93510
- Math 14% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at High Desert score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2018, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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
77%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where High Desert sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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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
$118,462
Median home value
$713,000
Median rent
$1,755/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
92.6%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93510; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilead HybridCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 3,551 | Compare → |
| Ilead OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 249 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Acton-agua Dulce Unified
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,555NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
High Desert is listed in Acton-Agua Dulce Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High Desert
High Desert is a public middle school in Acton, CA, part of Acton-agua Dulce Unified, serving approximately 287 students in grades 5th-8th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,643 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High Desert
What grades does High Desert serve?
High Desert serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend High Desert?
High Desert has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Desert?
The student-teacher ratio at High Desert is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does High Desert rank in CA?
High Desert ranks #7,643 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is High Desert's MySchoolScout rating?
High Desert has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 High Desert?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High Desert has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is High Desert a charter school?
No, High Desert is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is High Desert a Title I school?
No, High Desert is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High Desert?
77.0% of students at High Desert 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.6%
- Phone
- (661) 269-0310
- Area population (ZIP 93510)
- 7,562
- Area average commute
- 48.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 93510; 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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