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40641 Peonza Lane, Palmdale, CA 93551-2648
Summary
Rancho Vista Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 38th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 29.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 29.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,614/4,657 (44th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,121/4,657 (33rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 27:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 886 |
| Low-Income Students | 479 (54.8%) |
| English Learners | 63 (7.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.5 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period. Math fell 2.7 points from last year and fell 6.3 points over the full period.
•Math -6.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 35.6% to 45.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,614 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 40.8% 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 35% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 17% to 29%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 19.1% to 37.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,121 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 28.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 Rancho Vista Elementary compare within the district?
Rancho Vista Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 9 K–6 schools in Westside Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Rancho Vista Elementary rank in California?
Rancho Vista Elementary ranks No. 2,614 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,121 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 Rancho Vista Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math among 9 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 37.0% meet the reading standard and 24.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Rancho Vista Elementary compare with other schools in Palmdale?
Rancho Vista Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 6 K–6 schools in Palmdale with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PalmdaleHow does Rancho Vista Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Rancho Vista Elementary is No. 175 in reading and No. 206 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.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho Vista ElementaryThis school | 29.1% | 40.6% |
| Anaverde Hills | 26.4% | 43.5% |
| Cottonwood Elementary | 52.1% | 64.5% |
