Serving 1,023 students in grades 6-8, David G. Millen Law And Government 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,023 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy's student population of 1,023 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,023 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy is 0.48, 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
#7265 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
70%
55%
Black
18%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy's ranking?
David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy is ranked #7265 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy often compared to?
David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Hills Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy?
1,023 students attend David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy?
David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy offer ?
David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy part of?
David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
School Reviews
1 2/10/2020
This school was a good school. This year has been the worst! Changing the drop off for students made it more dangerous! The students basically run the school, no discipline means the students can do whatever and get away with it! If you don't have a strong administration, school goes downhill!
3 8/26/2019
I have been at this school for the past two years, but this year we got a new principal. The programs and academics are great but this school does have one major issue. Our administration has changed the way that the students get into the school and not for the better. They have decided that all students must be dropped off at the back of the school instead of the front parking lot. The back of the school shares the street with a neighborhood. The front parking lot is now only being used for staff parking and the buses; making it incredibly hard for students to even get into the school. The street in the back is much too small to accommodate all of the cars and students that now have to circulate through there. This also presents a safety concern. The administration has stated that it is too dangerous for students to cross the crosswalk located in the, much bigger, front parking lot. In conclusion, it is even more unsafe for both students and drivers to use the back entrance as the main drop off point.
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