Amargosa Creek Middle

Summary:

Amargosa Creek Middle is a public middle school located in Lancaster, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 973 students. The school is part of the Lancaster Elementary School District, which is ranked 1436 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Amargosa Creek Middle faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates (ranging from 40.2% to 48.1% in recent years), consistently lower test scores than the state and local district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, and a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (86.52% to 90.34%). The school's performance is consistently lower than nearby schools in the Lancaster Elementary and Palmdale Elementary districts, such as Piute Middle, New Vista Middle, and Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy.

Despite the school's current challenges, Amargosa Creek Middle's performance history shows some signs of improvement, with a slight increase in ELA and Math proficiency rates in recent years. This indicates that there may be opportunities for the school to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address its areas of weakness and improve student outcomes. Addressing the issues at Amargosa Creek Middle will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving instructional practices, increasing student engagement, and providing targeted support for the school's most vulnerable student groups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 44333 27th St. West
       Lancaster, CA  93536-6094


(661) 729-6064

District: Lancaster Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2289th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,500 Help


Students who attend Amargosa Creek Middle usually attend:

High:    Lancaster High

Feeder schools for Amargosa Creek Middle:

Elementary:    John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary
    Monte Vista Elementary
    Sunnydale Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  954

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.0%
African American:
26.8%
Hispanic:
23.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.6% Help


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Compare Details Amargosa Creek Middle ranks worse than 82.4% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Lancaster Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.07. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Amargosa Creek Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Lancaster Elementary School District. Student population at Amargosa Creek Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39%), African American (26.8%), Hispanic (23.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Amargosa Creek Middle is 20.9, which is the 2nd best among 5 middle schools in the Lancaster Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Amargosa Creek Middle is $8,500, which is the 2nd highest among 5 middle schools in the Lancaster Elementary School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Amargosa Creek Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Amargosa Creek Middle 2289th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Amargosa Creek Middle in the ranking list.)

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Lancaster Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster Elementary 1436th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Amargosa Creek Middle

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Rank History for all students at Amargosa Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.83 1272nd 1769 28.1%
2005 34.44 1114th 1777 37.3%
2006 37.81 1071st 1804 40.6%
2007 37.27 1187th 1999 40.6%
2008 45.76 1019th 2005 49.2%
2009 49.51 988th 2063 52.1%
2010 47.12 1108th 2179 49.2%
2011 43.15 1281st 2236 42.7%
2012 47.42 1157th 2259 48.8%
2013 41.50 1386th 2379 41.7%
2015 33.53 1513th 2477 38.9%
2016 41.73 1324th 2497 47.0%
2017 34.13 1557th 2508 37.9%
2018 29.51 1676th 2480 32.4%
2019 29.03 1823rd 2715 32.9%
2022 26.92 1898th 2740 30.7%
2023 22.02 2177th 2802 22.3%
2024 19.07 2289th 2777 17.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Amargosa Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.30 575th 665 13.5%
2023 10.69 601st 678 11.4%
2024 9.67 641st 699 8.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Amargosa Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.49 834th 1364 38.9%
2019 30.16 1112th 1442 22.9%
2022 52.28 420th 1540 72.7%
2023 62.43 239th 1529 84.4%
2024 27.58 1354th 1477 8.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Amargosa Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.66 1023rd 1538 33.5%
2024 26.02 1234th 1550 20.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Amargosa Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.02 1492nd 2230 33.1%
2019 35.01 1494th 2369 36.9%
2022 34.90 1509th 2458 38.6%
2023 27.03 1887th 2549 26.0%
2024 22.17 2094th 2575 18.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Amargosa Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.88 217th 321 32.4%
2024 23.07 335th 394 15.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Amargosa Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.44 1579th 2262 30.2%
2019 28.94 1654th 2380 30.5%
2022 27.78 1736th 2509 30.8%
2023 20.41 2084th 2547 18.2%
2024 17.59 2193rd 2546 13.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Amargosa Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.66 1295th 1369 5.4%
2019 20.69 1380th 1491 7.4%
2022 29.65 1069th 1531 30.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Amargosa Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 32.95 132nd 193 31.6%
2023 32.34 128th 197 35.0%
2024 31.39 124th 191 35.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Amargosa Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.27 1549th 2273 31.9%
2019 27.73 1693rd 2407 29.7%
2022 26.74 1781st 2527 29.5%
2023 23.76 1930th 2558 24.6%
2024 20.67 2058th 2547 19.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Amargosa Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.71 339th 600 43.5%
2019 34.93 398th 643 38.1%
2022 29.53 456th 637 28.4%
2023 20.95 538th 614 12.4%
2024 23.23 505th 626 19.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Amargosa Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.72 1116th 2072 46.1%
2019 44.44 1110th 2213 49.8%
2022 39.51 1303rd 2359 44.8%
2023 32.87 1522nd 2391 36.3%
2024 21.51 1962nd 2383 17.7%
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Rank History for White students at Amargosa Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.68 1252nd 1496 16.3%
2019 18.24 1334th 1602 16.7%
2022 24.28 1194th 1555 23.2%
2023 25.88 1156th 1552 25.5%
2024 9.60 1421st 1535 7.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Amargosa Creek Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 725 340 86 362 8 n/a n/a 0 1521
2003 725 340 86 362 8 n/a n/a 0 1521
2004 730 356 78 389 5 n/a n/a 0 1558
2005 658 376 88 407 8 n/a n/a 0 1537
2006 509 323 65 416 6 n/a n/a 3 1322
2007 417 297 68 412 3 n/a n/a 6 1203
2008 331 281 65 409 4 n/a n/a 0 1090
2009 304 285 66 410 3 2 7 0 1077
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 271 278 39 419 10 3 29 0 1049
2012 268 257 42 407 16 2 20 0 1012
2013 230 276 33 475 8 2 22 0 1046
2014 183 258 49 451 8 3 28 0 980
2015 182 252 43 440 7 2 22 0 948
2016 181 258 41 498 6 2 28 0 1014
2017 172 260 43 492 5 2 28 0 1002
2018 160 272 54 456 3 3 23 0 971
2019 147 271 41 457 6 3 33 0 958
2020 131 289 32 493 4 2 43 0 994
2021 99 258 26 462 3 2 38 0 888
2022 95 238 24 478 3 1 44 0 883
2023 95 243 28 563 4 1 39 0 973
2024 372 256 37 228 9 4 48 0 954

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Amargosa Creek Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1521 59.4 25.6 40.5
2003 1521 59.4 25.6 40.5
2004 1558 59.4 26.2 43.1
2005 1537 60.2 25.5 44.1
2006 1322 59.6 22.2 42.7
2007 1203 51.6 23.3 43.4
2008 1090 51.4 21.2 46.3
2009 1077 44.5 22.7 51.1
2010 0 43.0 0.0 n/a
2011 1049 n/a n/a 60.8
2012 1012 44.8 22.5 n/a
2013 1046 46.8 22.3 72.9
2014 980 44.5 21.9 66.5
2015 948 43.0 22.0 71.2
2016 1014 46.0 22.0 71.9
2017 1002 45.6 21.9 74.7
2018 971 47.0 20.6 79.4
2019 958 47.0 20.3 85.6
2020 994 n/a n/a 86.9
2021 888 47.0 18.8 88.2
2022 883 46.2 19.1 86.5
2023 973 47.9 20.2 90.3
2024 954 45.4 20.9 87.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Amargosa Creek Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1521 59.4 25.6 40.5
2003 1521 59.4 25.6 40.5
2004 1558 59.4 26.2 43.1
2005 1537 60.2 25.5 44.1
2006 1322 59.6 22.2 42.7
2007 1203 51.6 23.3 43.4
2008 1090 51.4 21.2 46.3
2009 1077 44.5 22.7 51.1
2010 0 43.0 0.0 n/a
2011 1049 n/a n/a 60.8
2012 1012 44.8 22.5 n/a
2013 1046 46.8 22.3 72.9
2014 980 44.5 21.9 66.5
2015 948 43.0 22.0 71.2
2016 1014 46.0 22.0 71.9
2017 1002 45.6 21.9 74.7
2018 971 47.0 20.6 79.4
2019 958 47.0 20.3 85.6
2020 994 n/a n/a 86.9
2021 888 47.0 18.8 88.2
2022 883 46.2 19.1 86.5
2023 973 47.9 20.2 90.3
2024 954 45.4 20.9 87.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Amargosa Creek Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,500

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Amargosa Creek Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1823rd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2177th of 2802 Middle schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Amargosa Creek Middle)30.918.3
 12.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lancaster Elementary)30.223.9
 6.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Amargosa Creek Middle)14.98
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary)16.611.6
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Amargosa Creek Middle)39.229.8
 9.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lancaster Elementary)34.224.9
 9.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Amargosa Creek Middle)27.812.6
 15.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary)1811.6
 6.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Amargosa Creek Middle)41.533.1
 8.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lancaster Elementary)33.225.4
 7.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Amargosa Creek Middle)21.311.7
 9.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary)15.69.1
 6.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Amargosa Creek Middle)16.818.2
 1.4%
   8th Grade Science (Lancaster Elementary)13.212.5
 0.7%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students958973
 1.6%
African American271243
 10.3%
American Indian64
 33.3%
Asian4128
 31.7%
Hispanic457563
 23.2%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White14795
 35.4%
Two or More Races3339
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.6%90.3%
 4.7%


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Students who attend Amargosa Creek Middle usually go on to attend Lancaster High

Students at Amargosa Creek Middle are 39% White, 27% African American, 24% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Amargosa Creek Middle ranks in the bottom 17.6% of California middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 954 students attended Amargosa Creek Middle.


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