Manzanita Elementary School
Tel:
(661)947-3128
- Manzanita Elementary School serves 768 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Manzanita Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Manzanita Elementary School's student population of 768 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 768 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Manzanita Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Manzanita Elementary School is 0.36, which is less 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #8901 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 79% | 54% |
| Black | 13% | 6% |
| White | 6% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palmdale Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Manzanita Elementary School is Desert Sands Charter (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Innovations Academy Of Palmdale (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Innovations Academy Of Palmdale (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lancaster Desert Sands Charter Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 1721 students
0.4 miles
44130 20th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661)942-3357 0.4 9-12 1721 - Palmdale Innovations Academy Of Palmdale Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 41 students
0.6 miles
38136 35th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661)265-8908 0.6 K-8 41 - Palmdale Phoenix High Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 63 students
1.1 miles
2270 E. Ave. Q
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661)274-4619 1.1 9-12 63 - Palmdale Desert Rose Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 1019 students
1.3 miles
37730 27th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661)272-0584 1.3 K-8 1019 - Palmdale Palmdale Aerospace Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1252 students
1.5 miles
38060 20th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661)273-3680 1.5 K-12 1252
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