Serving 800 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Palmdale Learning Plaza ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 800 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Palmdale Learning Plaza's attendance zone covers the entire Palmdale school district, encompassing approximately 72.3 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of around 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.1 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palmdale Learning Plaza's student population of 800 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
800 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Palmdale Learning Plaza ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palmdale Learning Plaza is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4465 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
74%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palmdale Learning Plaza's ranking?
Palmdale Learning Plaza is ranked #4465 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Palmdale Learning Plaza often compared to?
Palmdale Learning Plazais often viewed alongside schools like Palmdale Aerospace Academy, Los Amigos - Dual Immersion, Palm Tree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Palmdale Learning Plaza?
800 students attend Palmdale Learning Plaza.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Palmdale Learning Plaza students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palmdale Learning Plaza?
Palmdale Learning Plaza has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Palmdale Learning Plaza offer ?
Palmdale Learning Plaza offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Palmdale Learning Plaza part of?
Palmdale Learning Plaza is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
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