Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy
Palmdale, CA · Palmdale Elementary · Magnet · Grades 6-8
1,026th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 21%▼ Declining
Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy 1,026th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 21% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 38th in 2015 to 21th in 2025 — declining.
Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 810 students tested
Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 874 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72.4% | 76.2% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Black | 18.9% | 15.6% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| White | 3.2% | 3.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 1.4% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy
Typical home value $498K in zip 93552 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Cactus Medical, Health and Technology Magnet AcademyPalmdale Elementary · 2.7 mi away1,157th of 1,294
ELA 28% · Math 10% - 2Desert Willow Fine Arts, Science and Technology Magnet AcademyPalmdale Elementary · 3.5 mi away1,121st of 1,294
ELA 31% · Math 10% - –Desert View Community DayKeppel Union Elementary · 4 mi away
- 2Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet AcademyPalmdale Elementary · 4.2 mi away1,143rd of 1,294
ELA 26% · Math 12% - 1David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet AcademyPalmdale Elementary · 8.7 mi away1,166th of 1,294
ELA 25% · Math 12% - 7Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and EngineeringLancaster Elementary · 9.4 mi away397th of 1,294
ELA 57% · Math 38% - 1New Vista MiddleLancaster Elementary · 9.4 mi away1,278th of 1,294
ELA 15% · Math 6% - –Eastside Academy/Transitional Learning CenterEastside Union Elementary · 10.3 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy in?
Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy is part of the Palmdale Elementary district in Palmdale, California.
Is Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy 1,026th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 21% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy?
Hispanic 76%, Black 16%, White 4%, Asian 2% (874 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93552 is $498K 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.