Palmyra Elementary School

Q: What is Palmyra Elementary School's ranking?

Palmyra Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

Q: What schools are Palmyra Elementary School often compared to?

Palmyra Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cambridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

Q: How many students attend Palmyra Elementary School?

391 students attend Palmyra Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

80% of Palmyra Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmyra Elementary School?

Palmyra Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

Q: What grades does Palmyra Elementary School offer ?

Palmyra Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

Q: What school district is Palmyra Elementary School part of?

Palmyra Elementary School is part of Orange Unified School District.

1325 E. Palmyra Ave.
Orange, CA 92866

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Rating

Top 30%

Tel: (714) 997-6207

www.orangeusd.org

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Palmyra Elementary School serves 391 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

Palmyra Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 391 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CA
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Palmyra Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Palmyra Elementary School's student population of 391 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

391 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Palmyra Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Palmyra Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Palmyra Elementary School is 0.35, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Palmyra Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palmyra Elementary School 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palmyra Elementary School 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Palmyra Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

80%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Palmyra Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

12%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Palmyra Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.35

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Palmyra Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

62%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Palmyra Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Orange Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palmyra Elementary School's ranking?

Palmyra Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Palmyra Elementary School often compared to?

Palmyra Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cambridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Palmyra Elementary School?

391 students attend Palmyra Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

80% of Palmyra Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmyra Elementary School?

Palmyra Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Palmyra Elementary School offer ?

Palmyra Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Palmyra Elementary School part of?

Palmyra Elementary School is part of Orange Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 391 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education