Best middle schools in Palmdale (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Palmdale, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 146Hillview MiddlePalmdale · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 1,100 students
- 216Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet AcademyPalmdale · Public Middle20% Math proficiency · 813 students
- 315David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet AcademyPalmdale · Public Middle15% Math proficiency · 952 students
- 412Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet AcadPalmdale · Public Middle13% Math proficiency · 948 students
- 58Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet AcademyPalmdale · Public Middle6% Math proficiency · 747 students
- 68Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet AcademyPalmdale · Public Middle8% Math proficiency · 822 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillview Middle Palmdale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 45.7 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 1,100 |
| 2 | Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy Palmdale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.9 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 813 |
| 3 | David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy Palmdale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.2 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 952 |
| 4 | Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad Palmdale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 12.0 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 948 |
| 5 | Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy Palmdale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 8.2 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 747 |
| 6 | Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy Palmdale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 7.8 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 822 |
Hillview Middle in Palmdale leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Palmdale with a Success Index (US) of 45.7. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are public.
For the full picture see the wider California middle schools rankings, every school on the Palmdale page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Palmdale?
Hillview Middle in Palmdale, California ranks first among middle schools in Palmdale with a Success Index (US) of 45.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,100).
How are middle schools in Palmdale ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.