Serving 975 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Los Amigos - Dual Immersion ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 975 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion's student population of 975 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
975 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Los Amigos - Dual Immersion is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3402 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
94%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Los Amigos - Dual Immersion's ranking?
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion is ranked #3402 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Los Amigos - Dual Immersion often compared to?
Los Amigos - Dual Immersionis often viewed alongside schools like Palmdale Learning Plaza, Palm Tree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Los Amigos - Dual Immersion?
975 students attend Los Amigos - Dual Immersion.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Los Amigos - Dual Immersion students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Los Amigos - Dual Immersion?
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Los Amigos - Dual Immersion offer ?
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Los Amigos - Dual Immersion part of?
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
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