Gregg Anderson Academy

5151 W. Ave. N-8
Palmdale, CA 93551
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 867 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gregg Anderson Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 867 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gregg Anderson Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Gregg Anderson Academy's student population of 867 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
867 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Gregg Anderson Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gregg Anderson Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1484 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
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56%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gregg Anderson Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gregg Anderson Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
42%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gregg Anderson Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gregg Anderson Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
37%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gregg Anderson Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Gregg Anderson Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gregg Anderson Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gregg Anderson Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gregg Anderson Academy's ranking?
Gregg Anderson Academy is ranked #1484 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gregg Anderson Academy often compared to?
Gregg Anderson Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Quartz Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gregg Anderson Academy?
867 students attend Gregg Anderson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Gregg Anderson Academy students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gregg Anderson Academy?
Gregg Anderson Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Gregg Anderson Academy offer ?
Gregg Anderson Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Gregg Anderson Academy part of?
Gregg Anderson Academy is part of Westside Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 867 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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