Serving 404 students in grades 6-8, Palermo ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palermo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Palermo's student population of 404 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Palermo ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palermo is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7199 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
36%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
43%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palermo's ranking?
Palermo is ranked #7199 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Palermo?
404 students attend Palermo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Palermo students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palermo?
Palermo has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Palermo offer ?
Palermo offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Palermo part of?
Palermo is part of Palermo Union Elementary School District.
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