Serving 427 students in grades 6-8, Palermo ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Math Proficiency: 13%
- Reading Proficiency: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palermo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Palermo's student population of 427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Palermo is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)13%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
45%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Palermo?
427 students attend Palermo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Palermo students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palermo?
Palermo has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Palermo offer ?
Palermo offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Palermo part of?
Palermo is part of Palermo Union Elementary School District.
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