Palmdale Elementary School District
School District · Palmdale, California
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
29
23 elem, 5 mid
Enrollment
17,935
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
29
23 elem, 5 mid
Enrollment
17,935
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Palmdale Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Palmdale Discovery Center
Palmdale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oak Tree Community Day
Palmdale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion
Palmdale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#570 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,861
+$214 vs California median
District size
17,935 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Palmdale Elementary ranks #570 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Palmdale Elementary's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 29 schools. Its top-rated schools are Palmdale Discovery Center (7.9/10), Oak Tree Community Day (7.2/10), and Los Amigos - Dual Immersion (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 78% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Palmdale Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Palmdale Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Palmdale Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (29 of 29). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmdale Discovery Center | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Oak Tree Community Day | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Los Amigos - Dual Immersion | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Dos Caminos Dual Immersion | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Yellen Learning Center | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Barrel Springs Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Innovations Academy of Palmdale | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Tamarisk Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 29 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Palmdale Elementary
Palmdale Elementary is a Palmdale, California school district serving 29 schools.The district educates 17,935 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.7:1. District-level spending was $17,861 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Palmdale Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Palmdale Discovery Center, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Palmdale Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 24.6% and ELA proficiency of 30.6%.
The district includes 23 elementary schools, 5 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Palmdale Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Palmdale Elementary with test data.
Schools in Palmdale Elementary
29 schoolsElementary Schools23
Middle Schools5
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Palmdale
- Total Enrollment
- 17,935
- Teachers (FTE)
- 758
- District spending per student
- $17,861NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Palmdale Elementary?
Palmdale Elementary has 29 schools in total — 23 elementary, 5 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Palmdale Elementary?
The average composite rating for Palmdale Elementary is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Palmdale Elementary?
Palmdale Elementary's district-level spending was $17,861 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Palmdale Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Palmdale Elementary is 23.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Palmdale Elementary?
Palmdale Discovery Center is the highest-rated school in Palmdale Elementary with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Palmdale Elementary?
Across schools in Palmdale Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Palmdale Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Palmdale Elementary has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 29 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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