Very Good
#3144 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 33% in state
Oak Tree Community Day
Elementary School · Palmdale Elementary · Palmdale, CA
A Palmdale Elementary elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
38136 35th St. East, Palmdale, CA 93550
- Math 0% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 0% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Tree Community Day score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 23 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oak Tree Community Day sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$63,811
Median home value
$378,700
Median rent
$1,573/mo
College educated
10%
Homeownership
52.8%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmdale Aerospace AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 2,213 | Compare → |
| Palmdale Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 751 | Compare → |
| Il Giardino MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 0.5 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Manzanita ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 624 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Palmdale Elementary
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #2 of 29
- District spending per student
- $17,861NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Tree Community Day is listed in Palmdale Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Tree Community Day
Oak Tree Community Day is a public elementary school in Palmdale, CA, part of Palmdale Elementary, serving approximately 51 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,144 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 5% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Tree Community Day
What grades does Oak Tree Community Day serve?
Oak Tree Community Day serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Oak Tree Community Day?
Oak Tree Community Day has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Tree Community Day?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Tree Community Day is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Tree Community Day rank in CA?
Oak Tree Community Day ranks #3,144 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Oak Tree Community Day's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Tree Community Day has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Oak Tree Community Day?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Tree Community Day has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 5% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Oak Tree Community Day a charter school?
No, Oak Tree Community Day is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Tree Community Day a Title I school?
No, Oak Tree Community Day is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Tree Community Day?
94.1% of students at Oak Tree Community Day 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
- 51
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (661) 285-1548
- Area population (ZIP 93550)
- 79,929
- Area average commute
- 42.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
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 93550; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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