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1325 East Palmyra Avenue, Orange, CA 92866-2428
Summary
Palmyra GATE Magnet is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 62nd percentile among comparable California schools.
54.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
Math is weaker: 43.1% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 54.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 43.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,559/4,657 (67th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,972/4,657 (58th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 429 |
| Low-Income Students | 333 (77.6%) |
| English Learners | 101 (23.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.2 points from last year and rose 0.1 points over the full period. Math rose 2.4 points from last year and fell 0.1 points over the full period.
•Math -0.1 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 40.4% to 71.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 34% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.1-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 61.4% 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 67% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 36% to 36%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 36.4% to 47.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 43% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.2-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 49.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•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 Palmyra GATE Magnet compare within the district?
Palmyra GATE Magnet is No. 13 in reading and No. 14 in math proficiency among the 26 K–6 schools in Orange Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Palmyra GATE Magnet rank in California?
Palmyra GATE Magnet ranks No. 1,559 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,972 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Palmyra GATE Magnet compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 11 in reading and No. 13 in math among 26 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.8% meet the reading standard and 36.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Palmyra GATE Magnet compare with other schools in Orange?
Palmyra GATE Magnet is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 16 K–6 schools in Orange with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OrangeHow does Palmyra GATE Magnet compare with other schools in Orange County?
Palmyra GATE Magnet is No. 127 in reading and No. 139 in math proficiency among the 236 K–6 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Palmyra GATE MagnetThis school | 43.1% | 54.2% |
| California iInspire Academy | 29.4% | 38.6% |
| Cambridge Elementary | 24.8% | 33.8% |
