Very Good
#1780 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 19% in state
Palmdale Discovery Center
Elementary School · Palmdale Elementary · Palmdale, CA
A Palmdale Elementary elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
39174 Palm Tree Way, Palmdale, CA 93551
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 20% proficient (2022)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palmdale Discovery Center score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2017, reaching 20% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
Based on 10 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palmdale Discovery Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$110,850
Median home value
$548,800
Median rent
$2,263/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93551; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dos Caminos Dual ImmersionEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 902 | Compare → |
| Summerwind ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Palmdale United Methodist Preschool-kindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Ocotillo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 611 | 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.
Palmdale Elementary
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #1 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 Discovery Center is listed in Palmdale Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palmdale Discovery Center
Palmdale Discovery Center is a public elementary school in Palmdale, CA, part of Palmdale Elementary, serving approximately 216 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,780 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palmdale Discovery Center
What grades does Palmdale Discovery Center serve?
Palmdale Discovery Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Palmdale Discovery Center?
Palmdale Discovery Center has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmdale Discovery Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmdale Discovery Center is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palmdale Discovery Center rank in CA?
Palmdale Discovery Center ranks #1,780 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Palmdale Discovery Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Palmdale Discovery Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Discovery Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palmdale Discovery Center has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Palmdale Discovery Center a charter school?
No, Palmdale Discovery Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palmdale Discovery Center a Title I school?
No, Palmdale Discovery Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palmdale Discovery Center?
78.2% of students at Palmdale Discovery Center 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.0%
- Phone
- (661) 947-0181
- Area population (ZIP 93551)
- 54,956
- Area average commute
- 36 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 93551; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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