Barrel Springs Elementary School
- Barrel Springs Elementary School serves 750 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 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 2015-2016 school year.
- Barrel Springs Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
- Barrel Springs Elementary School operates within the Palmdale Elementary School District.
School Overview
- Barrel Springs Elementary School's student population of 750 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 750 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Barrel Springs Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Barrel Springs Elementary School is 0.44, which is more 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 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 24:1 |
| Hispanic | 71% | 54% |
| Black | 23% | 6% |
| White | 5% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Barrel Springs Elementary School is Palmdale Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Palmdale Elementary School District's student population of 21,952 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $11,199 is higher than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $11,232 is less than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
| School District Name | Palmdale Elementary School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 31 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 21,952 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 48% |
| District Total Revenue | $238 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $239 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $11,199 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $11,232 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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 Intermediate (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 | 758 students
0.9 miles
3030 Fairfield
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661)265-9992 0.9 K-6 758 - Palmdale Desert Willow Intermediate Grades: 7-8 | 664 students
1.0 miles
36555 Sunny Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661)285-5866 1.0 7-8 664 - Palmdale Oak Tree Community Day Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 40 students
1.0 miles
37230 37th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661)285-1548 1.0 K-8 40 - Palmdale Cimarron Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 741 students
1.1 miles
36940 45th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661)285-9780 1.1 K-6 741 - 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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