Barrel Springs Elementary School
- Barrel Springs Elementary School serves 696 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Barrel Springs Elementary School placed 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
School Overview
- Barrel Springs Elementary School's student population of 696 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 696 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Barrel Springs Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Barrel Springs Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #5179 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 75% | 54% |
| Black | 19% | 6% |
| White | 6% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palmdale Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Barrel Springs Elementary School is Palmdale High School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Desert Willow Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Joshua Hills Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Palmdale Joshua Hills Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 604 students
0.9 miles
3030 Fairfield
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 265-9992 0.9 K-5 604 - Palmdale Desert Willow Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 881 students
1.0 miles
36555 Sunny Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-5866 1.0 6-8 881 - Palmdale Oak Tree Community Day Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 46 students
1.0 miles
37230 37th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1548 1.0 K-8 46 - Palmdale Cimarron Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 586 students
1.1 miles
36940 45th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-9780 1.1 K-5 586 - Palmdale Yellen Learning Center Special Education School
Grades: K-8 | 76 students
1.6 miles
37015 Goldenview Way
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 456-1600 1.6 K-8 76
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