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Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 2,309 students in Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,378 Schools
# Students
2,309 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
District Rank
Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District, which is ranked #1292 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1283 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.63
# American Indian Students
7 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
61 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,944 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
84%
56%
# Black Students
131 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
122 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
5%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
42 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
119
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
96
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
96
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
96
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
192
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
254
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
255
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
311
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
247
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
237
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
214
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,016 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,061 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,016
$19,801
Spending / Student
$12,061
$18,236
Best Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 E. Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3680
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3680
Grades: K-12
| 2,309 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District?
Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 2,309 students.
What is the rank of Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District?
Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District is ranked #1292 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District?
84% of Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District?
Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,061 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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