Serving 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Palm Lane ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Palm Lane serves the southern part of its school district in Phoenix, AZ, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest boundary located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palm Lane's student population of 602 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
602 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
To achieve extraordinary success...every scholar, every day!
School Rankings
Palm Lane ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Lane is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1463 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
93%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
12%
7%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palm Lane's ranking?
Palm Lane is ranked #1463 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Palm Lane often compared to?
Palm Laneis often viewed alongside schools like Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Palm Lane?
602 students attend Palm Lane.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Palm Lane students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palm Lane?
Palm Lane has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm Lane offer ?
Palm Lane offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Palm Lane part of?
Palm Lane is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282).
In what neighborhood is Palm Lane located?
Palm Lane is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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