DESERT WILLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL
Desert Willow Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Palmdale Elementary school district, located in Palmdale, CA with about 881 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Desert Willow Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Desert Willow Middle School, located in Palmdale, California, is a public middle school serving students within the Palmdale School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for personal growth, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are equipped with the critical thinking and collaborative skills necessary for success in a rapidly changing world.
The school’s culture is centered on the holistic development of its student body, often focusing on character education, student engagement, and community involvement. Through its digital presence, Desert Willow Middle provides families with essential resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular information, and communication channels to bridge the gap between home and school. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and achievement, the school strives to provide a safe, stable, and stimulating atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Desert Willow Middle at (661) 285-5866 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Palmdale, CA 93550-1019
(661) 285-5866
DESERT WILLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Palmdale, CA with about 881 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Palmdale Elementary
- Total Students:
- 881
- Teachers:
- 40.82
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 881 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DESERT WILLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 77.1%
- Black or African American
- 15.1%
- White
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.