Palm Vista Elementary School serves 342 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Palm Vista Elementary 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- 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 Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Palm Vista Elementary School's student population of 342 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
342 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Palm Vista Elementary 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 Vista Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1

American Indian
2%
n/a

Asian
6%
12%

Hispanic
33%
56%

Black
18%
5%

White
38%
22%

Hawaiian
2%
n/a

Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palm Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Palm Vista Elementary School is ranked #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
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 Vista Elementary School?
342 students attend Palm Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Palm Vista Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Vista Elementary School?
Palm Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Palm Vista Elementary School offer ?
Palm Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Palm Vista Elementary School part of?
Palm Vista Elementary School is part of Morongo Unified School District.
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