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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

New Vista Middle

Lancaster Elementary · Los Angeles County · 753 East Avenue K-2, Lancaster, CA 93535-4797

(661) 726-4271 · www.newvistamiddle.org/

1/10
#1301
Rank 1301 out of 1,315
Top 99%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1290 · 2nd percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1295 · 2nd percentile
Science1/10 · #1311 · 1st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

New Vista Middle serves the eastern side of Lancaster, a high desert community in the Antelope Valley where wide-open spaces and a tight-knit working-class feel define everyday life. The school faces some significant academic challenges, with test scores that reflect the broader struggles common in this part of the valley, so families here often look for ways to supplement learning at home or through community resources. For parents willing to get involved and advocate for their kids, understanding the school's current standing is an important first step in navigating the middle school years in this neighborhood.

Student Demographics

703 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
402 (57%)
African American
249 (35%)
White
32 (5%)
Multiple Races
17 (2%)
Other
12 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners141 (20%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged652 (93%)
Students with Disabilities140 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

835
Enrollment
49.5
Teachers (FTE)
16.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
28
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #911 · 34th percentile

73 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found