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38043 Division Street, Palmdale, CA 93551-3427
Summary
Palmdale Learning Plaza is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 66th percentile among comparable California schools.
54.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 34.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 54.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 34.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 462/1,734 (73rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 725/1,735 (58th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 800 |
| Low-Income Students | 599 (74.9%) |
| English Learners | 99 (12.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.2 points from last year and rose 8.0 points over the full period. Math rose 2.1 points from last year and rose 2.0 points over the full period.
•Math +2.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 37.8% to 68.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 55.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 48% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 38%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 28.9% to 41.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 42% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
19.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 33.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Palmdale Learning Plaza compare within the district?
Palmdale Learning Plaza is No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Palmdale Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Palmdale Learning Plaza rank in California?
Palmdale Learning Plaza ranks No. 462 of 1,734 in reading and No. 725 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Palmdale Learning Plaza compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math among 6 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.5% meet the reading standard and 32.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Palmdale Learning Plaza compare with other schools in Palmdale?
Palmdale Learning Plaza is No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 8 K–8 schools in Palmdale with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PalmdaleHow does Palmdale Learning Plaza compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Palmdale Learning Plaza is No. 38 in reading and No. 83 in math proficiency among the 145 K–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Palmdale Learning PlazaThis school | 34.3% | 54.8% |
| Buena Vista Elementary | 24.7% | 26.2% |
| Dos Caminos Dual Immersion | 22.9% | 34.4% |
