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Palermo Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,283 students in Palermo Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Palermo Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
1,283 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Palermo Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1508 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1415 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.63
# American Indian Students
33 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
53 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
470 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
56%
# Black Students
7 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
535 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
42%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
183 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
189
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
131
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
130
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
134
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
119
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
128
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
162
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
154
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
136
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,084 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,897 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,084
$19,942
Spending / Student
$14,897
$18,366
Best Palermo Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palermo Union Community Day (K-8)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7350 Bulldog Way
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4708
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4708
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Honcut
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
68 School St.
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 742-5284
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 742-5284
Grades: K-3
| 18 students
Rank: #33.
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5737 Autrey Ln.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 533-7626
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 533-7626
Grades: K-3
| 566 students
Rank: #44.
Golden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Via Canela
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-6000
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-6000
Grades: 4-5
| 247 students
Rank: #55.
Palermo
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7350 Bulldog Way
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4708
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4708
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Rank: n/an/a
7390 Bulldog Way
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4842
Palermo, CA 95968
(530) 533-4842
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palermo Union Elementary School District?
Palermo Union Elementary School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,283 students.
What is the rank of Palermo Union Elementary School District?
Palermo Union Elementary School District is ranked #1508 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palermo Union Elementary School District?
42% of Palermo Union Elementary School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palermo Union Elementary School District?
Palermo Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Palermo Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,897 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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