Palms Middle School
Tel:
(310) 253-7600
- Palms Middle School serves 1,353 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Palms Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Palms Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Palms Middle School's student population of 1,353 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,353 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Palms Middle School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Palms Middle School is 0.70, which is more 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 | #2600 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 54% |
| Black | 24% | 5% |
| White | 14% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Palms Middle School is Magnolia Science Academy 4 (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Magnolia Science Academy 6 (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Charnock Road Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Charnock Road Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 304 students
0.5 miles
11133 Charnock Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 838-6110 0.5 K-6 304 - Los Angeles Palms Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 325 students
0.5 miles
3520 Motor Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 838-7337 0.5 K-5 325 - Los Angeles Clover Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 604 students
0.6 miles
11020 Clover Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 479-7739 0.6 K-5 604 - Culver City La Ballona Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 598 students
0.8 miles
10915 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 842-4334 0.8 K-5 598 - Los Angeles Magnolia Science Academy 6 Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 162 students
0.9 miles
3754 Dunn Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 842-8555 0.9 6-8 162
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