Emerson Community Charter vs. Palms Middle School
Should I attend Emerson Community Charter or Palms Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Emerson Community Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Palms Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 474 students in grades 6-8, Emerson Community Charter 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 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,265 students in grades 6-8, Palms Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
474 students
1,265 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
171
446
Grade 7 Students
153
387
Grade 8 Students
150
432
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
42%
43%
% Black
19%
24%
% White
27%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%