David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy
Palmdale, CA · Palmdale Elementary
Regular public school · Magnet · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
1,166th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 10%▼ Declining
39221 22nd St. West, Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3075Official website ↗NCES ID 062958013052Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy 1,166th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 10% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 31th in 2015 to 10th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 932 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,006 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2012, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2012 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56.8% | 70.9% | ▲ 14.1 pts | |
| Black | 13.8% | 17.8% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| White | 16.1% | 5.4% | ▼ 10.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.9% | 3.2% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 7.2% | 1.7% | ▼ 5.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Typical home value $593K in zip 93551 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy in?
David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy is part of the Palmdale Elementary district in Palmdale, California.
Is David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy 1,166th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 10% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy?
Hispanic 71%, Black 18%, White 5%, Two or more races 3% (1,006 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93551 is $593K 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.