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Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 2,278 students in Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,356 Schools
# Students
2,278 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
District Rank
Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District, which is ranked #1288 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1283 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.64
# American Indian Students
7 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
70 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,918 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
84%
55%
# Black Students
129 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
104 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
5%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
47 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
119
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
96
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
96
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
96
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
191
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
254
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
252
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
275
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
287
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
212
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
208
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,220 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,226 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,220
$21,485
Spending / Student
$12,226
$19,787
Best Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 E. Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3680
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3680
Grades: K-12
| 2,278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District?
Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 2,278 students.
What is the rank of Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District?
Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District is ranked #1288 out of 1,931 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District?
84% of Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District?
Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,226 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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