Palm Avenue Middle School

Q: What is Palm Avenue Middle School's ranking?

Palm Avenue Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

Q: How many students attend Palm Avenue Middle School?

562 students attend Palm Avenue Middle School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Palm Avenue Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Avenue Middle School?

Palm Avenue Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

Q: What grades does Palm Avenue Middle School offer ?

Palm Avenue Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

Q: What school district is Palm Avenue Middle School part of?

Palm Avenue Middle School is part of Wasco Union Elementary School District.

1017 Palm Ave.
Wasco, CA 93280

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Rating

Top 30%

Tel: (661) 758-7130

palm.wuesd.org

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Palm Avenue Middle School serves 562 students in grades 6-8.

Palm Avenue Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 562 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CA
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Palm Avenue Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Palm Avenue Middle School's student population of 562 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

562 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Palm Avenue Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Palm Avenue Middle School is 0.17, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Palm Avenue Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palm Avenue Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palm Avenue Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

91%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Palm Avenue Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.17

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Palm Avenue Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

80%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Palm Avenue Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Wasco Union Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palm Avenue Middle School's ranking?

Palm Avenue Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Palm Avenue Middle School?

562 students attend Palm Avenue Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Palm Avenue Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Avenue Middle School?

Palm Avenue Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Palm Avenue Middle School offer ?

Palm Avenue Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Palm Avenue Middle School part of?

Palm Avenue Middle School is part of Wasco Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 562 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education