Barrel Springs Elementary School
- Barrel Springs Elementary School serves 705 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Barrel Springs Elementary School's student population of 705 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 705 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Barrel Springs Elementary 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 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4967 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 48% |
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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% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palmdale Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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-6 | 744 students
0.9 miles
3030 Fairfield
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661)265-9992 0.9 K-6 744 - Palmdale Desert Willow Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 666 students
1.0 miles
36555 Sunny Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661)285-5866 1.0 6-8 666 - Palmdale Oak Tree Community Day Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 65 students
1.0 miles
37230 37th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661)285-1548 1.0 K-8 65 - Palmdale Cimarron Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 719 students
1.1 miles
36940 45th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661)285-9780 1.1 K-6 719 - Palmdale Yellen Learning Center Special Education School
Grades: K-8 | 85 students
1.6 miles
37015 Goldenview Way
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661)456-1600 1.6 K-8 85
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