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#6088 of 9,539 schools in CA
Palmdale Academy Charter
School · Palmdale Elementary · Palmdale, CA
A charter school in Palmdale, CA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3838 East Ave. R, Palmdale, CA 93550
- Math 16% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Palmdale Academy Charter score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palmdale Academy Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmdale Aerospace AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 2,213 | Compare → |
| Antelope Valley Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,057 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Palmdale Elementary
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #12 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
Palmdale Academy Charter is listed in Palmdale Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palmdale Academy Charter
Palmdale Academy Charter is a public school in Palmdale, CA, part of Palmdale Elementary, serving approximately 751 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,088 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palmdale Academy Charter
What grades does Palmdale Academy Charter serve?
Palmdale Academy Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Palmdale Academy Charter?
Palmdale Academy Charter has an enrollment of approximately 751 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmdale Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmdale Academy Charter is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palmdale Academy Charter rank in CA?
Palmdale Academy Charter ranks #6,088 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Palmdale Academy Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Palmdale Academy Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Palmdale Academy Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palmdale Academy Charter has 16% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Is Palmdale Academy Charter a charter school?
Yes, Palmdale Academy Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Palmdale Academy Charter a Title I school?
No, Palmdale Academy Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palmdale Academy Charter?
82.0% of students at Palmdale Academy Charter 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 751
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (661) 234-4800
- Area population (ZIP 93550)
- 79,929
- Area average commute
- 42.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 2024 CAASPP; directory SY 2023–24
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