High Desert
Acton, CA · Acton-Agua Dulce Unified · Grades 5-8
964th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 26%▼ Declining
High Desert ranking
SchoolRow ranks High Desert 964th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 26% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 52th in 2015 to 26th in 2025 — declining.
High Desert test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 307 students tested
High Desert students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 287 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 31.7% | 52.3% | ▲ 20.6 pts | |
| White | 60.9% | 42.9% | ▼ 18.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.4% | 2.1% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near High Desert
Typical home value $852K in zip 93510 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near High Desert
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet AcademyPalmdale Elementary · 7.2 mi away1,166th of 1,294
ELA 25% · Math 12% - 2Desert Willow Fine Arts, Science and Technology Magnet AcademyPalmdale Elementary · 7.2 mi away1,121st of 1,294
ELA 31% · Math 10% - 2Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet AcademyPalmdale Elementary · 7.9 mi away1,143rd of 1,294
ELA 26% · Math 12% - 2Cactus Medical, Health and Technology Magnet AcademyPalmdale Elementary · 8.5 mi away1,157th of 1,294
ELA 28% · Math 10% - 7Hillview MiddleWestside Union Elementary · 8.8 mi away452nd of 1,294
ELA 52% · Math 36% - 3Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet AcademyPalmdale Elementary · 10.6 mi away1,026th of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 18% - 5Joe Walker MiddleWestside Union Elementary · 11.3 mi away715th of 1,294
ELA 42% · Math 25% - 1Endeavour MiddleLancaster Elementary · 12.8 mi away1,267th of 1,294
ELA 17% · Math 6%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is High Desert in?
High Desert is part of the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified district in Acton, California.
Is High Desert a good school?
SchoolRow ranks High Desert 964th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of High Desert?
Hispanic 52%, White 43%, Two or more races 2%, Black 2% (287 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near High Desert cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93510 is $852K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.