Palmer Way

2900 Palmer St.
National City, CA 91950
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Palmer Way 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 40%
  • : 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Palmer Way's student population of 457 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
457 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Palmer Way is 0.52, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
40%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palmer Way and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
56%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palmer Way and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Palmer Way and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Palmer Way and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Asian
22%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Palmer Way and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
66%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Palmer Way and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Palmer Way and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
4%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Palmer Way and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Palmer Way and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Palmer Way and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.52
This chart display the diversity score of Palmer Way and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Palmer Way and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Palmer Way and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Palmer Way often compared to?
Palmer Wayis often viewed alongside schools like Ira Harbison by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Palmer Way?
457 students attend Palmer Way.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Palmer Way students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmer Way?
Palmer Way has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Palmer Way offer ?
Palmer Way offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Palmer Way part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 40%
  • : 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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