Serving 525 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Golden Poppy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Golden Poppy Elementary serves the eastern part of Palmdale, CA, within an 8.2 square mile attendance area. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges of the zone located up to 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Golden Poppy Elementary School's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
525 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Golden Poppy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Golden Poppy Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8135 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golden Poppy Elementary School's ranking?
Golden Poppy Elementary School is ranked #8135 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Golden Poppy Elementary School?
525 students attend Golden Poppy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Golden Poppy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Golden Poppy Elementary School?
Golden Poppy Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Golden Poppy Elementary School offer ?
Golden Poppy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Golden Poppy Elementary School part of?
Golden Poppy Elementary School is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
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