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Palmdale Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 17,575 students in Palmdale Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Palmdale Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
29 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
17,575 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
767 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Palmdale Elementary School District, which is ranked #1652 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 54% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1649 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Graduation Rate
54%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.63
# American Indian Students
118 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
201 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
13,643 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
78%
56%
# Black Students
2,467 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
14%
5%
# White Students
761 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
4%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
33 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
352 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
2,014
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,851
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,816
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,883
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,022
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,112
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,889
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,845
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,879
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
264
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,173 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,645 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$390 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$380 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,173
$19,801
Spending / Student
$21,645
$18,236
Best Palmdale Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion
Alternative School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6640 E. Ave. R-8
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-1546
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-1546
Grades: K-8
| 906 students
Rank: #22.
Palmdale Learning Plaza
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38043 Division St.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 538-9034
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 538-9034
Grades: K-8
| 752 students
Rank: #33.
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion
Alternative School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39066 Palm Tree Way
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-1849
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-1849
Grades: K-8
| 778 students
Rank: #44.
Ocotillo Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38737 Ocotillo Sch Dr.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-9987
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-9987
Grades: K-5
| 591 students
Rank: #55.
Barrel Springs Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3636 Ponderosa Way
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-9270
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-9270
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: #66.
Chaparral Prep Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37500 50th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-9777
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-9777
Grades: K-5
| 566 students
Rank: #77.
Quail Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37236 58th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-7100
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-7100
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #88.
David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
39221 22nd St. W.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3075
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3075
Grades: 6-8
| 953 students
Rank: #99.
Tumbleweed Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E. Ave. R-4
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-4166
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-4166
Grades: K-5
| 591 students
Rank: #1010.
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37315 60th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-7400
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 889 students
Rank: #1111.
Cimarron Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
36940 45th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-9780
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-9780
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #1212.
Golden Poppy Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37802 Rockie Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-3683
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-3683
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Rank: #1313.
Joshua Hills Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Fairfield
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 265-9992
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 265-9992
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #1414.
Palm Tree Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
326 E. Ave. R
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 265-9357
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 265-9357
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #1515.
Manzanita Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
38620 33rd St.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 947-3128
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 947-3128
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #1616.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37622 43rd St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-8376
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-8376
Grades: K-5
| 647 students
Rank: #1717.
Desert Rose Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37730 27th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-0584
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-0584
Grades: K-8
| 610 students
Rank: #1818.
Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36555 Sunny Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-5866
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-5866
Grades: 6-8
| 902 students
Rank: #1919.
Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3243 E. Ave. R-8
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-0847
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-0847
Grades: 6-8
| 875 students
Rank: #2020.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37005 Hillcrest Dr.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-4158
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-4158
Grades: K-5
| 566 students
Rank: #2121.
Summerwind Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
39360 Summerwind Dr.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3863
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3863
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #2222.
Innovations Of Palmdale
Alternative School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37230 37th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 265-8908
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 265-8908
Grades: K-8
| 1,066 students
Rank: #2323.
Tamarisk Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1843 E. Ave. Q5
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 225-9647
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 225-9647
Grades: K-5
| 730 students
Rank: #2424.
Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
38060 20th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 537-6101
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 537-6101
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #2525.
Oak Tree Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37230 37th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1548
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1548
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Rank: #2626.
Palmdale Discovery Center
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
39174 Palm Tree Way
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-0181
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-0181
Grades: K-8
| 153 students
Rank: #2727.
Yucca Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
38440 Second St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-5052
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-5052
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #2828.
Yellen Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37015 Goldenview Way
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 456-1600
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 456-1600
Grades: K-8
| 62 students
Rank: n/an/a
Palmdale Charter
Charter School
3838 E. Ave. R
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 234-4800
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 234-4800
Grades: K-12
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palmdale Elementary School District?
Palmdale Elementary School District manages 29 public schools serving 17,575 students.
What is the rank of Palmdale Elementary School District?
Palmdale Elementary School District is ranked #1652 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palmdale Elementary School District?
78% of Palmdale Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmdale Elementary School District?
Palmdale Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Palmdale Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,645 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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