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Gregg Anderson Academy

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Gregg Anderson Academy ranks 788 th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

788^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 87% of California elementary schools

Summary

Gregg Anderson Academy is a high-performing K-6 elementary school serving 893 students in Palmdale, California, within the Westside Union Elementary school district, consistently ranking among the top 15% of all elementary schools in the state.

The school stands out for its strong academic results, with over 72% of students proficient in English and 66% in Math, significantly outperforming both the district and state averages. This excellence is consistent across all student groups, with particularly high achievement noted for students from various socioeconomic backgrounds and those receiving special education services. Furthermore, the school fosters a strong culture of attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 11.2%, which is less than half the average of its own Westside Union Elementary district.

When compared to nearby schools, Gregg Anderson's performance is notably stronger. For example, it dramatically outpaces schools like Sundown Elementary in core subjects and achieves better results than the next highest-performing school in its district, Cottonwood Elementary. It also accomplishes these outcomes efficiently, as some neighboring schools in other districts, such as Nancy Cory Elementary in the Lancaster Elementary district, spend more per student but have much lower rankings, demonstrating that the school's success is driven by effective practices rather than funding alone.

893

Students ?

26.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,266

Per pupil spending ?

31.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5151 West Avenue N-8
Palmdale, CA 93551

(661) 206-3750

District: Westside Union Elementary

Students who attend Gregg Anderson Academy usually attend:

High:

Quartz Hill High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.4%

White:

31.4%

Two or more races:

8.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 95th percentile in 2015 → 87th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (66% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of California elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Westside Union Elementary

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 26 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg38%

California avg41%

788^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 13%▼ down 8 pts since 2015

From top 5% (2015) to top 13% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 10Elementary Schools in the Westside Union Elementary

782^nd of 1,543Westside Union Elementary among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	87.8	788 of 5857	86.5%	★★★★☆
2024	91.3	619 of 5869	89.5%	★★★★☆
2023	85.2	943 of 5859	83.9%	★★★★☆
2022	87.5	830 of 5883	85.9%	★★★★☆
2019	91.0	589 of 5789	89.8%	★★★★☆
2018	91.8	532 of 5662	90.6%	★★★★★
2017	93.7	410 of 5692	92.8%	★★★★★
2016	94.0	384 of 5614	93.2%	★★★★★
2015	95.6	286 of 5611	94.9%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	86.0	57 of 569	90.0%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	93.7	122 of 2227	94.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	83.6	901 of 5597	83.9%	★★★★☆
2024	86.6	802 of 5612	85.7%	★★★★☆
2023	84.2	928 of 5609	83.5%	★★★★☆
2022	87.5	753 of 5635	86.6%	★★★★☆
2019	88.5	643 of 5492	88.3%	★★★★☆
2018	90.1	567 of 5413	89.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	94.0	202 of 5107	96.0%	★★★★★
2024	95.9	129 of 5107	97.5%	★★★★★
2023	92.3	270 of 5087	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	91.3	306 of 5084	94.0%	★★★★★
2019	92.8	200 of 4963	96.0%	★★★★★
2018	94.1	159 of 4830	96.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	90.9	333 of 5460	93.9%	★★★★★
2024	96.7	168 of 5517	97.0%	★★★★★
2023	89.6	403 of 5363	92.5%	★★★★★
2022	93.4	232 of 5264	95.6%	★★★★★
2019	88.8	334 of 5173	93.5%	★★★★★
2018	91.7	231 of 5084	95.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	88.3	670 of 5628	88.1%	★★★★☆
2024	92.9	432 of 5643	92.3%	★★★★★
2023	83.6	938 of 5638	83.4%	★★★★☆
2022	84.5	901 of 5663	84.1%	★★★★☆
2019	91.4	484 of 5510	91.2%	★★★★★
2018	91.7	467 of 5431	91.4%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	64.0	280 of 718	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.2	173 of 445	61.1%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	86.9	268 of 2847	90.6%	★★★★★
2023	90.6	166 of 2420	93.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	65.7	917 of 2598	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.8	710 of 2651	73.2%	★★★★☆
2023	64.0	986 of 2661	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.9	915 of 2726	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.7	575 of 2834	79.7%	★★★★☆
2018	80.7	430 of 2737	84.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)96th percentile+9 vs school

Disabled (2022)95th percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)94th percentile+7 vs school

Special Education (2025)91st percentile+4 vs school

African American (2025)90th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)88th percentile~ school

Female (2025)84th percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)65th percentile-22 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)61st percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy72%+23 vs state

Mathematics66%+29 vs state

Science48%+15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)					% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gregg Anderson Academy	Public	K-6	5151 West Avenue N-8	Palmdale	93551	Los Angeles County	Westside Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 206-3750	893	34	26.2	31.6%	280 (31.4%)	62 (6.9%)	414 (46.4%)	62 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (8.4%)	87.8	788^th of 5857 public elementary schools	86.5%		91.3	619^th of 5869 public elementary schools	89.5%	169	47.6	47.6	78.2	62.2	75.4	73.1	72.0	81.5	63.8	56.4	61.7	65.9	94.1			97.1	97.8	97.1	$22,266	$21,270	$996
Rancho Vista Elementary	Public	K-6	40641 Peonza Ln.	Palmdale	93551	Los Angeles County	Westside Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 722-0148	886	33	26.8	55.0%	183 (20.7%)	114 (12.9%)	501 (56.5%)	33 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (5.9%)	39.6	3250^th of 5857 public elementary schools	44.5%		47.2	2720^th of 5869 public elementary schools	53.7%	530	30.7	30.7	38.2	42.9	45.3	33.9	40.1	37.2	33.7	33.3	22.5	31.8	97.8						$18,105	$17,130	$975
Quartz Hill Elementary	Public	K-6	41820 North 50th St. West	Quartz Hill	93536	Los Angeles County	Westside Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 943-3236	845	33	25.6	63.3%	182 (21.5%)	75 (8.9%)	508 (60.1%)	23 (2.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.2%)	52.4	2471^st of 5857 public elementary schools	57.8%		51	2506^th of 5869 public elementary schools	57.3%	35	28.2	28.2	39.5	48.2	54.6	61.5	50.7	29.8	41.1	30.9	49.0	37.5	95.0	96.6	96.6		97.5		$20,841	$19,702	$1,139
Esperanza Elementary	Public	K-6	40521 35th St. West	Palmdale	93551	Los Angeles County	Westside Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 575-0420	962	38	25.3	61.9%	160 (16.6%)	86 (8.9%)	597 (62.1%)	45 (4.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	71 (7.4%)	33.1	3720^th of 5857 public elementary schools	36.5%		37.9	3311^th of 5869 public elementary schools	43.6%	409	25.5	25.5	33.9	36.2	43.0	40.8	38.8	33.6	29.2	18.8	24.2	26.0	97.4				97.4		$19,611	$18,496	$1,115
Valley View Elementary	Public	K-6	3310 West Ave. L-8	Lancaster	93536	Los Angeles County	Westside Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 943-2451	659	26	25.3	65.6%	131 (19.9%)	70 (10.6%)	393 (59.6%)	17 (2.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.7%)	31.3	3853^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	34.2%		31	3857^th of 5869 public elementary schools	34.3%	4	26.0	26.0	41.5	29.6	41.0	39.0	37.7	36.6	27.3	19.0	15.5	24.4	86.7	92.5	94.2	93.3	91.7	95.0	$20,806	$19,740	$1,066
Cottonwood Elementary	Public	K-6	2740 West Ave. P-8	Palmdale	93551	Los Angeles County	Westside Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 267-2825	652	24	27.1	55.1%	105 (16.1%)	72 (11.0%)	381 (58.4%)	35 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (8.9%)	78.5	1219^th of 5857 public elementary schools	79.2%		71.8	1506^th of 5869 public elementary schools	74.3%	287	42.1	42.1	72.4	64.9	63.2	62.8	65.8	79.1	54.3	36.8	57.1	56.3							$16,448	$15,414	$1,034
Nancy Cory Elementary	Public	K-5	3540 West Ave. K-4	Lancaster	93536	Los Angeles County	Lancaster Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 722-1010	728	28	26.0	79.1%	91 (12.5%)	178 (24.5%)	382 (52.5%)	24 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (7.0%)	30.8	3898^th of 5857 public elementary schools	33.4%		23.4	4542^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	22.6%	644	18.6	18.6	38.1	48.1	34.9		39.7	32.5	30.2	14.5		24.7	96.3	98.1	97.2	98.1			$6,466	$4,056	$2,410
Leona Valley Elementary	Public	K-6	9063 West Leona Ave.	Leona Valley	93551	Los Angeles County	Westside Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 948-9010	79	4	19.7	45.6%	29 (36.7%)	2 (2.5%)	42 (53.2%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	62.7	1931^st of 5857 public elementary schools	67.0%		51.5	2475^th of 5869 public elementary schools	57.8%	544			43.8	72.7			57.8	43.8	54.6			37.8							$38,781	$37,794	$987
Sundown Elementary	Public	K-6	6151 West Ave. J-8	Lancaster	93536	Los Angeles County	Westside Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 722-3026	941	35	26.8	59.1%	167 (17.7%)	180 (19.1%)	502 (53.3%)	15 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (7.9%)	24.9	4417^th of 5857 public elementary schools	24.6%		20.6	4804^th of 5869 public elementary schools	18.1%	387	22.2	22.2	35.0	38.1	40.3	26.4	34.5	22.6	22.1	20.1	12.3	18.9	92.0	93.8	96.4	96.4	95.5	96.4	$17,407	$16,374	$1,033
Summerwind Elementary	Public	K-5	39360 Summerwind Dr.	Palmdale	93551	Los Angeles County	Palmdale Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 947-3863	569	22	26.4	81.5%	26 (4.6%)	129 (22.7%)	376 (66.1%)	17 (3.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.2%)	13.8	5361^st of 5857 public elementary schools	8.5%		11.7	5569^th of 5869 public elementary schools	5.1%	208	15.5	15.5	13.4	20.3	28.1		20.6	11.5	17.1	18.8		15.9	94.9	96.2	97.5	96.2	94.9	96.2	$27,829	$26,548	$1,281

Frequently Asked Questions about Gregg Anderson Academy

What schools do graduates of Gregg Anderson Academy attend?

Students who attend Gregg Anderson Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Quartz Hill High

Is Gregg Anderson Academy a good school?

Gregg Anderson Academy ranks 788^th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Gregg Anderson Academy?

Students at Gregg Anderson Academy are 46% Hispanic, 31% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American, 7% Asian.

What district is Gregg Anderson Academy in?

Westside Union Elementary

How many students attend Gregg Anderson Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 893 students attended Gregg Anderson Academy.

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