Serving 565 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palm Innovation Academy 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Palm Elementary serves the southeast part of Beaumont, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the zone's edge being 2.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palm Innovation Academy's student population of 565 students has grown by 26% 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
565 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Palm Innovation Academy 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 Palm Innovation Academy is 0.42, 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
#7689 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
75%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
10%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palm Innovation Academy's ranking?
Palm Innovation Academy is ranked #7689 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Palm Innovation Academy?
565 students attend Palm Innovation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Palm Innovation Academy students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palm Innovation Academy?
Palm Innovation Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Palm Innovation Academy offer ?
Palm Innovation Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Palm Innovation Academy part of?
Palm Innovation Academy is part of Beaumont Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the Palm Innovation Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break - All Schools Closed
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
No School-Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Fall Break - All Schools Closed
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
No School-Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Fall Break - All Schools Closed
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
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