Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 527 students in grades K-8 in Adelanto, California, which is part of the Desert Trails Preparatory Academy District.

While the school's academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments, is generally below the state average across grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates of 42.29% in English Language Arts and 25.22% in Mathematics compared to state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively, the school performs relatively better in certain student subgroups. For instance, its Hispanic students and English Language Learner students rank in the top 25% and top 15%, respectively, of California elementary schools in these subject areas. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 24.8% in 2022-2023 is significantly higher than the state average, and 80.46% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy generally outperforms other Adelanto Elementary District schools, such as Eagle Ranch Elementary, Victoria Magathan Elementary, and Theodore Vick Elementary, in academic performance across grade levels and subject areas. However, it lags behind schools in the neighboring Victor Elementary District, such as Gus Franklin Junior and Discovery School of the Arts, which have higher proficiency rates and better overall rankings.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 14350 Bellflower Rd.
       Adelanto, CA  92301-0070


(760) 530-7680

District: Desert Trails Preparatory Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2614th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  442

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.1%
African American:
12.9%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.9% Help


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Compare Details Desert Trails Preparatory Academy ranks better than 55.4% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.88. (See more...)
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Compare Details Desert Trails Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 62% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.17. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Desert Trails Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert Trails Preparatory Academy 2614th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Desert Trails Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Desert Trails Preparatory Academy 1722nd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Desert Trails Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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Desert Trails Preparatory Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert Trails Preparatory Academy District 846th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.82 2659th 5789 54.1%
2021 22.70 1098th 1417 22.5%
2022 31.16 3776th 5883 35.8%
2023 40.16 3114th 5874 47.0%
2024 48.88 2614th 5862 55.4%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.30 363rd 3275 88.9%
2021 69.43 86th 602 85.7%
2022 68.80 510th 3311 84.6%
2023 71.64 452nd 3250 86.1%
2024 73.95 336th 3160 89.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.08 1507th 5173 70.9%
2021 34.69 736th 1110 33.7%
2022 41.58 2865th 5264 45.6%
2023 51.82 2240th 5374 58.3%
2024 60.75 1741st 5511 68.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.45 2529th 5492 54.0%
2021 28.95 873rd 1267 31.1%
2022 31.58 3610th 5635 35.9%
2023 40.37 2998th 5617 46.6%
2024 41.66 2937th 5605 47.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.78 2625th 5510 52.4%
2021 17.68 1093rd 1272 14.1%
2022 31.81 3641st 5663 35.7%
2023 39.67 3082nd 5650 45.5%
2024 57.34 2092nd 5636 62.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.82 1763rd 4963 64.5%
2022 44.67 2548th 5084 49.9%
2023 54.27 1986th 5098 61.0%
2024 69.96 1186th 5102 76.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.74 700th 2715 74.2%
2021 27.70 645th 894 27.9%
2022 30.14 1765th 2740 35.6%
2023 44.37 1332nd 2802 52.5%
2024 32.17 1722nd 2777 38.0%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.96 7th 1442 99.5%
2022 75.75 148th 1540 90.4%
2023 74.36 144th 1529 90.6%
2024 72.44 140th 1477 90.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.72 252nd 2369 89.4%
2021 37.81 444th 721 38.4%
2022 33.90 1545th 2458 37.1%
2023 51.89 970th 2549 61.9%
2024 41.38 1323rd 2575 48.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.64 610th 2380 74.4%
2021 31.81 494th 738 33.1%
2022 33.18 1553rd 2509 38.1%
2023 57.53 880th 2547 65.4%
2024 29.62 1685th 2546 33.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.94 645th 2407 73.2%
2021 22.11 618th 763 19.0%
2022 28.51 1713th 2527 32.2%
2023 29.54 1682nd 2558 34.2%
2024 34.29 1514th 2547 40.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.37 188th 2213 91.5%
2022 45.21 1122nd 2359 52.4%
2023 56.88 798th 2391 66.6%
2024 39.24 1331st 2383 44.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 18 58 7 392 1 3 44 0 523
2020 22 56 5 414 1 3 39 0 540
2021 20 59 5 389 1 3 36 0 513
2022 14 66 6 407 2 3 32 0 530
2023 10 76 8 407 1 2 23 0 527
2024 9 57 7 345 1 3 20 0 442

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 523 15.0 34.8 86.4
2020 540 n/a n/a 87
2021 513 26.5 19.3 75
2022 530 26.5 20.0 60.8
2023 527 26.5 19.8 80.5
2024 442 25.0 17.6 79.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 523 15.0 34.8 86.4
2020 540 n/a n/a 87
2021 513 26.5 19.3 75
2022 530 26.5 20.0 60.8
2023 527 26.5 19.8 80.5
2024 442 25.0 17.6 79.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2659th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3114th of 5874 Elementary schools
 7.1%
Ranks 700th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1332nd of 2802 Middle schools
 21.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Desert Trails Preparatory Academy)43.342.4
 0.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Desert Trails Preparatory Academy)43.345.8
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Desert Trails Preparatory Academy)4037
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Desert Trails Preparatory Academy)27.941.3
 13.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Desert Trails Preparatory Academy)58.627.5
 31.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Desert Trails Preparatory Academy)43.519.6
 23.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Desert Trails Preparatory Academy)18.617.7
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Desert Trails Preparatory Academy)6646.3
 19.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Desert Trails Preparatory Academy)5620.9
 35.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Desert Trails Preparatory Academy)52.936.6
 16.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Desert Trails Preparatory Academy)32.414.6
 17.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students523527
 0.8%
African American5876
 31%
American Indian11
Asian78
 14.3%
Hispanic392407
 3.8%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White1810
 44.4%
Two or More Races4423
 47.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.4%80.5%
 6%


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Students at Desert Trails Preparatory Academy are 78% Hispanic, 13% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% White, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 442 students attended Desert Trails Preparatory Academy.

Desert Trails Preparatory Academy ranks 2614th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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