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5.5 avg / 10

Palmdale Elementary School District

School District · Palmdale, California

Students: 17,935
Teachers (FTE): 758

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

29

23 elem, 5 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,861

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.7:1

How this district compares

California rank

#566 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,861

+$214 vs California median

District size

17,935 students

Much larger than California median

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. The district invests $17,861 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.5/10, Palmdale Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Barrel Springs Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Palmdale Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 18.1% and ELA proficiency of 27.2%.

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

Math Proficiency 18.1%
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ELA Proficiency 27.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Palmdale Elementary with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Palmdale
Total Enrollment
17,935
Teachers (FTE)
758
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data 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 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Palmdale Elementary?

Palmdale Elementary spends $17,861 per student per year.

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?

Barrel Springs Elementary is the highest-rated school in Palmdale Elementary with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Palmdale Elementary?

Across schools in Palmdale Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.2%. 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 5.5/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
18.1%
ELA Proficiency
27.2%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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