Very Good
#3144 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 33% in state
Oak Tree Community Day
Elementary School · Palmdale Elementary
38136 35th St. East, Palmdale, CA 93550
Enrollment
51
Student-Teacher
7.3:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
51
Student-Teacher
7.3:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,144 of 9,539
In Palmdale
#2 of 43
public schools
In district
#2 of 29
Palmdale Elementary
School environment
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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About Oak Tree Community Day
Oak Tree Community Day is a public elementary school in Palmdale, CA, part of Palmdale Elementary. Oak Tree Community Day serves approximately 51 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Oak Tree Community Day has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,144 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Oak Tree Community Day show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 5% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- District avg 5.1
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 51 students, Oak Tree Community Day is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Oak Tree Community Day sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 7.3:1 students to teachers, Oak Tree Community Day sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Oak Tree Community Day — Students at Oak Tree Community Day score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.
How Oak Tree Community Day Compares
See how Oak Tree Community Day performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
38136 35th St. East, Palmdale, CA 93550
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Oak Tree Community Day may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Yellen Learning Center (rated 6.4/10, 2.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is Innovations Academy of Palmdale (rated 6.2/10, 1.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Barrel Springs Elementary (rated 6.2/10, 2.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Palmdale, see our Palmdale schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Palmdale Aerospace Academy Palmdale | 0.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Palmdale Academy Charter Palmdale | 0.4 mi | 5.7 |
| Manzanita Elementary Palmdale | 0.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Il Giardino Montessori Palmdale | 0.5 mi | — |
| Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy Palmdale | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| Desert Rose Elementary Palmdale | 0.9 mi | 4.7 |
| Mesquite Elementary Palmdale | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
| Innovations Academy of Palmdale Palmdale | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Palmdale High Palmdale | 1.3 mi | 3.8 |
| Joshua Hills Elementary Palmdale | 1.7 mi | 3.7 |
| Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy Palmdale | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Antelope Valley Learning Academy Lancaster | 1.8 mi | 3.9 |
| Cimarron Elementary Palmdale | 1.9 mi | 2.9 |
| Chaparral Prep Academy Palmdale | 1.7 mi | 4.4 |
| Tamarisk Elementary Palmdale | 1.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Barrel Springs Elementary Palmdale | 2.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Yellen Learning Center Palmdale | 2.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad Palmdale | 2.3 mi | 5.6 |
| St. Mary Elementary Catholic Palmdale | 2.0 mi | — |
| Buena Vista Elementary Palmdale | 2.2 mi | 3.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93550 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,811
Median Home Value
$378,700
Median Rent
$1,573/mo
Population
79,929
College Educated
10%
Homeownership
52.8%
Avg Commute
42.2 min
Poverty Rate
19.7%
Median Age
31.2
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| RIVERSIDE MONTESSORI ACADEMY Riverside, CA | 7.2 |
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| Casterlin Elementary Blocksburg, CA | 7.3 |
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.1%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (661) 285-1548
Resources & Links
District
Palmdale Elementary- District Enrollment
- 17,935
- Schools in District
- 29
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,861
- District Rank
- #2 of 29
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