Serving 63 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Oak Tree Community Day 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oak Tree Community Day's student population of 63 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
63 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oak Tree Community Day 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 Oak Tree Community Day is 0.61, 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
#9185 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
52%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-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 Oak Tree Community Day's ranking?
Oak Tree Community Day is ranked #9185 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Oak Tree Community Day?
63 students attend Oak Tree Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Oak Tree Community Day students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Tree Community Day?
Oak Tree Community Day has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oak Tree Community Day offer ?
Oak Tree Community Day offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Oak Tree Community Day part of?
Oak Tree Community Day is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
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