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Palmdale Elementary


At a glance
1309thof 1,543 California districts▲ 26
Better than 15% of California districts
39139 10th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550-3419
·(661) 947-7191·All California district rankings →
Statewide performance 2016–2025
2025: better than 15.2% of districts
29
Schools
17,941
Students
Top rankedLos Amigos - Dual Immersion2395th of 5,857 California elementary schools
Biggest riser
Innovations Academy of Palmdale up 1,227 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Palmdale Discovery Center 11.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
3★
1★
0★
4 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Palmdale Elementary district consists of 29 schools serving grades K-8 in a high-needs area of California, where chronic absenteeism is a significant challenge across most campuses.

When comparing schools, Los Amigos - Dual Immersion and Palmdale Learning Plaza stand out for their stronger academic performance and higher state ratings, while dual immersion programs generally show promise. In contrast, schools like Tamarisk Elementary and Yucca Elementary face steep challenges with very low proficiency rates and high absenteeism. The district's five middle schools consistently underperform compared to its elementary schools, indicating a particular struggle during that transition period.

Notable strengths exist in specific programs: Palmdale Academy Charter achieves an exceptional graduation rate, and Innovations Academy of Palmdale maintains remarkably low absenteeism. However, the district overall ranks in the bottom 15% statewide, with math and science scores far below state averages, signaling a need for focused academic support and attendance interventions district-wide.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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