For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,978 students in 93536, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 93536, CA are Joe Walker Middle School, Academies Of The Antelope Valley and Del Sur Senior Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93536 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93536, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93536, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joe Walker Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5632 West Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3258
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3258
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #22.
Academies Of The Antelope Valley
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6300 West Avenue L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3031
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3031
Grades: 6-12
| 668 students
Rank: #33.
Del Sur Senior Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9023 West Ave. H
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 942-0488
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 942-0488
Grades: K-8
| 758 students
Rank: #44.
Amargosa Creek Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44333 27th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 729-6064
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 729-6064
Grades: 6-8
| 954 students
Rank: #55.
Endeavour Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43755 45th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-8270
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-8270
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
93536, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Antelope Valley Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
5606 West Ave L8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-3307
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-3307
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
44950 Valley Central Way Ste.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 622-9240
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 622-9240
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Westside Academy (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
5606 W. Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 206-3750
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 206-3750
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 93536, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 93536, CA include Joe Walker Middle School, Academies Of The Antelope Valley and Del Sur Senior Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 93536?
5 public middle schools are located in 93536.
What is the racial composition of students in 93536?
93536 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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