Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
Palmdale, CA · Palmdale Elementary · Magnet · Grades 6-8
1,143rd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 12%▲ Improving
Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy 1,143rd of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2018 to 12th in 2025 — improving.
Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 744 students tested
Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 786 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2017
| Group | Trend | 2017 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.3% | 74.8% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 18.2% | 20.0% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| White | 3.8% | 2.5% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
Typical home value $453K in zip 93550 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Cactus Medical, Health and Technology Magnet AcademyPalmdale Elementary · 1.5 mi away1,157th of 1,294
ELA 28% · Math 10% - 2Desert Willow Fine Arts, Science and Technology Magnet AcademyPalmdale Elementary · 2.1 mi away1,121st of 1,294
ELA 31% · Math 10% - 3Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet AcademyPalmdale Elementary · 4.2 mi away1,026th of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 18% - 1David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet AcademyPalmdale Elementary · 4.5 mi away1,166th of 1,294
ELA 25% · Math 12% - 7Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and EngineeringLancaster Elementary · 6.9 mi away397th of 1,294
ELA 57% · Math 38% - 1New Vista MiddleLancaster Elementary · 6.9 mi away1,278th of 1,294
ELA 15% · Math 6% - 7Hillview MiddleWestside Union Elementary · 7.3 mi away452nd of 1,294
ELA 52% · Math 36% - 3High DesertActon-Agua Dulce Unified · 7.9 mi away964th of 1,294
ELA 32% · Math 19%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy in?
Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy is part of the Palmdale Elementary district in Palmdale, California.
Is Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy 1,143rd of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy?
Hispanic 75%, Black 20%, White 3%, Two or more races 1% (786 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93550 is $453K 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.