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Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy

Palmdale Elementary · Los Angeles County · 38060 20th Street East, Palmdale, CA 93550-4903

(661) 537-6101 · www.palmdalesd.org/sg

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1/10
#1214
Rank 1214 out of 1,315
Top 92%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1149 · 13th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1232 · 6th percentile
Science1/10 · #1255 · 5th percentile

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School Overview

Palmdale sits at the edge of the Mojave Desert, home to Edwards Air Force Base and a long legacy of aerospace innovation — and Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy leans hard into that identity. This STEM-focused magnet middle school draws students from across the area who are genuinely curious about science and engineering, with math and science scores that rank among the strongest in California. Families who want their kids immersed in hands-on, career-connected learning in a community where aerospace isn't just a subject but a way of life will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

664 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
502 (76%)
African American
112 (17%)
White
22 (3%)
Multiple Races
17 (3%)
Other
11 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners227 (34%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged612 (92%)
Students with Disabilities151 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

747
Enrollment
37.7
Teachers (FTE)
19.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6
Administrators (FTE)
17
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 Programs3/10 · #1056 · 23rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found