11900 Slawson Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Palm Middle School serves 1,089 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 1,089 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 26%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 31%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Palm Middle School's student population of 1,089 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,089 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Palm Middle School is 0.50, 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)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
26%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
31%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
69%
56%
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Black
12%
5%
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White
10%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.50
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Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palm Middle School's ranking?

Palm Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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

26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Palm Middle School?

1,089 students attend Palm Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

69% of Palm Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

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

Palm Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Palm Middle School offer ?

Palm Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Palm Middle School part of?

Palm Middle School is part of Moreno Valley Unified School District.

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Date
Middle School Sports: Basketball - first day camp/tryouts (Palm MS - Master Calendar)
March 06, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,089 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 26%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 31%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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