Serving 1,066 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Innovations Of Palmdale 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 6% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 38:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,066 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Innovations Of Palmdale ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Innovations Of Palmdale's student population of 1,066 students has grown by 1010% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 1300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,066 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Innovations Of Palmdale ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Innovations Of Palmdale is 0.46, 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
#8938 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
20%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Innovations Of Palmdale's ranking?
Innovations Of Palmdale is ranked #8938 out of 9,602 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Innovations Of Palmdale?
1,066 students attend Innovations Of Palmdale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Innovations Of Palmdale students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovations Of Palmdale?
Innovations Of Palmdale has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Innovations Of Palmdale offer ?
Innovations Of Palmdale offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Innovations Of Palmdale part of?
Innovations Of Palmdale is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
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