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Palmiter Special Education
High School · Sacramento County Office of Education
PO Box 269003, Sacramento, CA 95826
Enrollment
31
Student-Teacher
6.2:1
Score
5.7
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
31
Student-Teacher
6.2:1
Score
5.7
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,144 of 9,539
In Sacramento
#82 of 198
public schools
In district
#1 of 6
Sacramento County Office of Education
Academic growth
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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Palmiter Special Education
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About Palmiter Special Education
Palmiter Special Education is a public high school in Sacramento, CA, part of Sacramento County Office of Education. Palmiter Special Education serves approximately 31 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Palmiter Special Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,144 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Palmiter Special Education show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.7 · Average
- District avg 4.8
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 31 students, Palmiter Special Education is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Palmiter Special Education sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 6.2:1 students to teachers, Palmiter Special Education sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Palmiter Special Education — Students at Palmiter Special Education score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
77.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.
How Palmiter Special Education Compares
See how Palmiter Special Education performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 269003, Sacramento, CA 95826
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Palmiter Special Education may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./Sr. High (rated 4.9/10), with a comparable rating. Another option is Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy (rated 4.4/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Oakland), a more accessible option. Additionally, Encina Preparatory High (rated 4.2/10, 0.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Sacramento, see our Sacramento schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./Sr. High Sacramento | 0.0 mi | 4.9 |
| Howe Avenue Elementary Sacramento | 0.5 mi | 4.2 |
| D. W. Babcock Elementary Sacramento | 0.6 mi | 4.1 |
| ST PHILOMENE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sacramento | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| St. Philomene Dual Language School Sacramento | 0.7 mi | — |
| Katherine Johnson Middle Sacramento | 0.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Encina Preparatory High Sacramento | 0.8 mi | 4.2 |
| Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy Oakland | 0.8 mi | 4.4 |
| Aspire Alexander Twilight College Preparatory Academy Oakland | 0.8 mi | 3.5 |
| Greer Elementary Sacramento | 1.0 mi | 3.7 |
| Dyer-Kelly Elementary Sacramento | 1.3 mi | 2.8 |
| Marconi Learning Academy Sacramento | 1.3 mi | 4.6 |
| Northwood Elementary Sacramento | 1.3 mi | 3.2 |
| CAPITAL INNOVATIONS ACADEMY Sacramento | 1.3 mi | — |
| Capital Innovations Academy Sacramento | 1.3 mi | — |
| Hagginwood Elementary Sacramento | 1.6 mi | 5.0 |
| Cottage Elementary Sacramento | 1.4 mi | 2.5 |
| Shalom School Sacramento | 1.8 mi | — |
| Nehemiah Christian Academy Sacramento | 1.6 mi | — |
| SHALOM SCHOOL Sacramento | 1.9 mi | 7.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95826 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$77,689
Median Home Value
$441,300
Median Rent
$1,691/mo
Population
40,500
College Educated
35.6%
Homeownership
54.8%
Avg Commute
26.2 min
Poverty Rate
16.6%
Median Age
33.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Palmiter Special Education
What grades does Palmiter Special Education serve?
Palmiter Special Education serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Palmiter Special Education?
Palmiter Special Education has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmiter Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmiter Special Education is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palmiter Special Education rank in CA?
Palmiter Special Education ranks #6,144 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Palmiter Special Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Palmiter Special Education 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 Palmiter Special Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palmiter Special Education has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Palmiter Special Education a charter school?
No, Palmiter Special Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palmiter Special Education a Title I school?
No, Palmiter Special Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palmiter Special Education?
77.4% of students at Palmiter Special Education qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 77.4%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 90.3%
- Phone
- (916) 228-2020
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
Resources & Links
District
Sacramento County Office of Education- District Enrollment
- 932
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $127,131
- District Rank
- #1 of 6
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