Below Average
#7408 of 9,539 schools in CA
Daisy Gibson Elementary
Elementary School · Keppel Union Elementary · Palmdale, CA
A Keppel Union Elementary elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9650 East Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale, CA 93591
- Math 17% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Daisy Gibson Elementary score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Daisy Gibson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,441/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palmdale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,903
Median home value
$299,200
Median rent
$1,463/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93591; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Los Amigos - Dual ImmersionEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–8 | 3.1 mi | 1,025 | Compare → |
| Golden Poppy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Quail Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 525 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Keppel Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Daisy Gibson Elementary is listed in Keppel Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Daisy Gibson Elementary
Daisy Gibson Elementary is a public elementary school in Palmdale, CA, part of Keppel Union Elementary, serving approximately 641 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,408 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Daisy Gibson Elementary
What grades does Daisy Gibson Elementary serve?
Daisy Gibson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Daisy Gibson Elementary?
Daisy Gibson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 641 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daisy Gibson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Daisy Gibson Elementary is 26.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Daisy Gibson Elementary rank in CA?
Daisy Gibson Elementary ranks #7,408 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Daisy Gibson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Daisy Gibson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Daisy Gibson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Daisy Gibson Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Daisy Gibson Elementary a charter school?
No, Daisy Gibson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Daisy Gibson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Daisy Gibson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Daisy Gibson Elementary?
86.9% of students at Daisy Gibson Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 641
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.4%
- Phone
- (661) 944-6590
- Area population (ZIP 93591)
- 7,531
- Area median age
- 29.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93591; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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