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#8887 of 9,539 schools in CA
Vista San Gabriel Elementary
Elementary School · Wilsona Elementary · Palmdale, CA
A Wilsona Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
18020 East Avenue O, Palmdale, CA 93591
- Math 19% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 27.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vista San Gabriel Elementary score 21% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 21% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vista San Gabriel Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$60,903
Median home value
$299,200
Median rent
$1,463/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93591; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Los Angeles ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–8 | 2.6 mi | 508 | 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.
Wilsona Elementary
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,459NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vista San Gabriel Elementary is listed in Wilsona Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vista San Gabriel Elementary
Vista San Gabriel Elementary is a public elementary school in Palmdale, CA, part of Wilsona Elementary, serving approximately 704 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 27.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #8,887 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vista San Gabriel Elementary
What grades does Vista San Gabriel Elementary serve?
Vista San Gabriel Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Vista San Gabriel Elementary?
Vista San Gabriel Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 704 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista San Gabriel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista San Gabriel Elementary is 27.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vista San Gabriel Elementary rank in CA?
Vista San Gabriel Elementary ranks #8,887 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Vista San Gabriel Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Vista San Gabriel Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Vista San Gabriel Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vista San Gabriel Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Vista San Gabriel Elementary a charter school?
No, Vista San Gabriel Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vista San Gabriel Elementary a Title I school?
No, Vista San Gabriel Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vista San Gabriel Elementary?
94.9% of students at Vista San Gabriel Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 704
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.3%
- Phone
- (661) 264-1155
- Area population (ZIP 93591)
- 7,531
- Area median age
- 29.4
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 93591; 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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