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Palermo
Middle School · Palermo Union Elementary · Palermo, CA
A middle school in Palermo, CA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7350 Bulldog Way, Palermo, CA 95968
- Math 15% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palermo score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palermo sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average486/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,531
Median home value
$122,400
Median rent
$1,132/mo
College educated
2.2%
Homeownership
51.2%
Poverty rate
22.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95968; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Studios @ CentralEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 5–8 | 4.6 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Ishi Hills MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 335 | 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.
Palermo Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palermo is listed in Palermo Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palermo
Palermo is a public middle school in Palermo, CA, part of Palermo Union Elementary, serving approximately 444 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,793 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palermo
What grades does Palermo serve?
Palermo serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Palermo?
Palermo has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palermo?
The student-teacher ratio at Palermo is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palermo rank in CA?
Palermo ranks #6,793 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Palermo's MySchoolScout rating?
Palermo has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Palermo?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palermo has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Palermo a charter school?
No, Palermo is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palermo a Title I school?
No, Palermo is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palermo?
74.1% of students at Palermo 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Butte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (530) 533-4708
- Area population (ZIP 95968)
- 1,346
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 95968; 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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