Emerson Middle School vs. Palms Middle School
Should I attend Emerson Middle School 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 Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Palms Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 612 students in grades 6-8, Emerson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher 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
612 students
1,265 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3279 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
140
446
Grade 7 Students
243
387
Grade 8 Students
229
432
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
92%
43%
% Black
3%
24%
% White
2%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%