Very Good
#2832 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 30% in state
Palm Avenue Middle
Middle School · Wasco Union Elementary · Wasco, CA
A Wasco Union Elementary middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1102 Fifth St., Wasco, CA 93280
- Math 15% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palm Avenue Middle score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 27% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Palm Avenue Middle 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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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
$55,060
Median home value
$255,300
Median rent
$996/mo
College educated
7.9%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93280; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Bethany Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 0.9 mi | 18 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wasco Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $20,524NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palm Avenue Middle is listed in Wasco Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palm Avenue Middle
Palm Avenue Middle is a public middle school in Wasco, CA, part of Wasco Union Elementary, serving approximately 632 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,832 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palm Avenue Middle
What grades does Palm Avenue Middle serve?
Palm Avenue Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Palm Avenue Middle?
Palm Avenue Middle has an enrollment of approximately 632 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Avenue Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Avenue Middle is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palm Avenue Middle rank in CA?
Palm Avenue Middle ranks #2,832 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Palm Avenue Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Palm Avenue Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Palm Avenue Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palm Avenue Middle has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Palm Avenue Middle a charter school?
No, Palm Avenue Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palm Avenue Middle a Title I school?
No, Palm Avenue Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palm Avenue Middle?
92.2% of students at Palm Avenue Middle 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
- 632
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (661) 758-7130
- Area population (ZIP 93280)
- 27,266
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
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 93280; 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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