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#6144 of 9,539 schools in CA
Palmiter Special Education
High School · Sacramento County Office of Education · Sacramento, CA
A Sacramento County Office of Education high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 269003, Sacramento, CA 95826
- Math 8% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs CA 47% (2024)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Palmiter Special Education score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2017, reaching 13% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palmiter Special Education sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sacramento), 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
$77,689
Median home value
$441,300
Median rent
$1,691/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95826; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Encina Preparatory HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 628 | Compare → |
| Capital Innovations AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 34 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sacramento County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $127,131NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Palmiter Special Education is listed in Sacramento County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palmiter Special Education
Palmiter Special Education is a public high school in Sacramento, CA, part of Sacramento County Office of Education, serving approximately 31 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,144 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 90.3%
- Phone
- (916) 228-2020
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 95826)
- 40,500
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 95826; 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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