Palmdale Aerospace Academy
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.
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).
School Overview
Palmdale Aerospace Academy's student population of 1,618 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
23:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
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