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Charter school · Palmdale Aerospace Academy District · Palmdale, California

Palmdale Aerospace Academy

Palmdale Aerospace Academy rates 4.8 on our ten-point scale and ranks 7,955 of 9,557 schools in California.

Schools, 1 to 10This campus on our ten-point scale.
4.8this school

4.8 on a one-to-ten scale.

#7,955 of 9,557 schools in California

The brief

A charter school in Palmdale, CA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 7,955 of 9,557 schools in California and 1 of 1 in Palmdale Aerospace Academy District.

Palmdale Aerospace Academy is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math19%19 points below the California average of 38%2025 CAASPP
Reading35%14 points below the California average of 49%2025 CAASPP
Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 27% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).2025 CAASPP; 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.2
25% of the rating
Academics
4.9
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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.
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 multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Palmdale Aerospace Academy and the 20 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Los Angeles school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$63,811
Median home value
$378,700
Median rent
$1,573/mo
College educated
10%
Homeownership
52.8%
Poverty rate
19.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
46
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
38
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,204/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Palmdale. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Palmdale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses
6.6% participation · state average 2.6 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
12 sports
6 boys' · 6 girls' · 14 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
75.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Palmdale Academy Charter0.7 mi · charter
    6.4Compare →
  2. Palmdale Aerospace Academythis school
    4.8
  3. Antelope Valley Learning Academy2.0 mi · charter
    4.2Compare →
Two grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Palmdale Aerospace Academy.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Palmdale Aerospace Academy

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Palmdale Aerospace Academy (TPAA) is a school that develops students for science and engineering opportunities through a STEAM-focused curriculum 1. The institution serves elementary, middle, and high school students, aiming to prepare them for college and career paths 1. Elementary education focuses on foundational academic, social, and emotional development with an emphasis on STEAM 1. The middle school program expands on this foundation with a hands-on approach, exposing students to practical applications of their learning 1. High school students engage in real-world situations to gain career experience, advanced skills, and college credits 1. The school’s website highlights testimonials from students and parents regarding the supportive environment and staff knowledge 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.tpaa.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Palmdale Aerospace Academy serve?

Palmdale Aerospace Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Palmdale Aerospace Academy?

Palmdale Aerospace Academy has an enrollment of approximately 2,213 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmdale Aerospace Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Palmdale Aerospace Academy is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Palmdale Aerospace Academy rank in CA?

Palmdale Aerospace Academy ranks #7,955 of 9,557 schools in CA.

What is Palmdale Aerospace Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Palmdale Aerospace Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Aerospace Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Palmdale Aerospace Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Is Palmdale Aerospace Academy a charter school?

Yes, Palmdale Aerospace Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Palmdale Aerospace Academy a Title I school?

No, Palmdale Aerospace Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palmdale Aerospace Academy?

75.6% of students at Palmdale Aerospace Academy 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
2,213
Student-teacher ratio
25.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
88
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Phone
(661) 273-3680
4-year graduation
94.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$18,530
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 93550)
79,929
Area average commute
42.2 min
Area median age
31.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.