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Lancaster · 93536

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)Quartz Hill HighLancaster HighJoe Walker MiddleQuartz Hill ElementaryNancy Cory ElementaryWest Wind ElementaryAcademies of the Antelope ValleyValley View ElementarySundown ElementaryAmargosa Creek MiddleDel Sur Senior ElementaryJohn and Jacquelyn Miller ElementaryEndeavour Middle93536N ↑
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93536 at a glance

93536 (Lancaster) has 14 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

7Elementary schools4Middle schools3High schools
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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7 comparable schools · average 24.3/100 · range 13.6–34.7

Middle schools

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4 comparable schools · average 26.1/100 · range 12.2–43.4

High schools

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3 comparable schools · average 55.1/100 · range 46.2–63.7

Explore ZIP codes near 93536

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
93534Lancaster63.8 mi
93551Palmdale135.4 mi
93535Lancaster188.2 mi
93550Palmdale1510.1 mi
93510Acton412.5 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

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Building Momentum 12Strong All-Around 1On the Rise 1
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Schools in 93536

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Elementary schools in 93536 · 7 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Quartz Hill Elementary
Westside Union Elementary On the Rise
17.8%47th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 35/100
Nancy Cory Elementary
Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum
11.7%29th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 28/100
West Wind Elementary
Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum
12.4%28th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 27/100
Valley View Elementary
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
13.0%21st percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 25/100
Sundown Elementary
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
10.4%19th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 24/100
Del Sur Senior Elementary
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
7.4%7th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 18/100

Middle schools in 93536 · 4 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Joe Walker Middle
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
22.6%67th percentile · SolidScope Score 43/100
Academies of the Antelope Valley
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
7.8%29th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 27/100
Amargosa Creek Middle
Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum
4.9%15th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 21/100
Endeavour Middle
Lancaster Elementary Building Momentum
1.8%2nd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 12/100

High schools in 93536 · 3 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)
Antelope Valley Union High Strong All-Around
33.2%78th percentile · StrongScope Score 64/100
Quartz Hill High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
15.7%58th percentile · SolidScope Score 55/100
Lancaster High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
6.8%28th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 46/100
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Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 93536?
This SchoolScope directory lists 14 public schools in 93536 (Lancaster) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 93536?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Quartz Hill Elementary (35/100). Middle: Joe Walker Middle (43/100). High: SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise) (64/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 93536 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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