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38620 33rd Street, Palmdale, CA 93550-4232
Summary
Manzanita Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 7th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 23.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 12.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 23.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 12.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,178/4,657 (10th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 4,492/4,657 (4th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 644 |
| Low-Income Students | 593 (92.1%) |
| English Learners | 229 (35.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.6 points from last year and rose 1.2 points over the full period. Math fell 1.1 points from last year and fell 2.5 points over the full period. The latest results include grade 7, which was not included in the previous year.
•Math -2.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 14.4% to 49.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,178 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.5-point reading income gap is about the same as the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 21.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 12% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 0% to 0%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 5.0% to 18.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 4,492 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 11.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Manzanita Elementary rank in California?
Manzanita Elementary ranks No. 4,178 of 4,657 in reading and No. 4,492 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Manzanita Elementary compare with other schools in Palmdale?
Manzanita Elementary is No. 6 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–6 schools in Palmdale with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PalmdaleHow does Manzanita Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Manzanita Elementary is No. 263 in reading and No. 271 in math proficiency among the 275 K–6 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Manzanita ElementaryThis school | 12.1% | 23.3% |
| Anaverde Hills | 26.4% | 43.5% |
| Cottonwood Elementary | 52.1% | 64.5% |
