Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Tel:
(661) 273-3680
Palmdale Aerospace Academy serves 1,618 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Palmdale Aerospace Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Palmdale Aerospace Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Palmdale Aerospace Academy's student population of 1,618 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 1,618 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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School Comparison
Palmdale Aerospace Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Palmdale Aerospace Academy is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6300 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 82% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 7% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palmdale Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Palmdale Aerospace Academy is Palmdale High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Academy (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Palmdale Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Academy Grades: 6-8 | 1,015 student
0.0 miles
38060 20th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 537-6101 0.0 6-8 1,015 - Palmdale Cactus Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 855 students
0.1 miles
3243 E. Ave. R-8
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-0847 0.1 6-8 855 - Palmdale Palmdale High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,531 students
0.2 miles
2137 E. Ave. R
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3181 0.2 9-12 2,531 - Lancaster Antelope Valley Learning Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1,646 student
0.6 miles
37212 47th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 952-6028 0.6 K-12 1,646 - Palmdale Desert Rose Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 843 students
0.9 miles
37730 27th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-0584 0.9 K-8 843
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