Serving 747 students in grades 6-8, Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy's student population of 747 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
747 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9044 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy's ranking?
Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy is ranked #9044 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy?
747 students attend Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy?
Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy offer ?
Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy part of?
Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
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