Palms Middle School
Tel:
(310)253-7600
- Palms Middle School serves 1,382 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Palms Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Palms Middle School's student population of 1,382 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,382 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Palms Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2058 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 16% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 54% |
| Black | 24% | 6% |
| White | 13% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 356 students
0.5 miles
11133 Charnock Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310)838-6110 0.5 K-6 356 - Los Angeles Palms Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 353 students
0.5 miles
3520 Motor Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310)838-7337 0.5 K-5 353 - Los Angeles Clover Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 596 students
0.6 miles
11020 Clover Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310)479-7739 0.6 K-5 596 - Culver City La Ballona Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 580 students
0.8 miles
10915 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310)842-4334 0.8 K-5 580 - Los Angeles Magnolia Science Academy 6 Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 173 students
0.9 miles
3754 Dunn Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310)842-8555 0.9 6-8 173
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