Palm Avenue Middle School

1017 Palm Ave.
Wasco, CA 93280
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 601 students in grades 6-8, Palm Avenue Middle School 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 601 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Palm Avenue Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Palm Avenue Middle School's student population of 601 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
601 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Palm Avenue Middle School 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 Palm Avenue Middle School is 0.12, which is less 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)
#6542 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palm Avenue Middle School 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.
37%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palm Avenue Middle School 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.
15-19%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Palm Avenue Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Palm Avenue Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
94%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Palm Avenue Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
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White
3%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Palm Avenue Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Palm Avenue Middle School 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
10%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palm Avenue Middle School's ranking?
Palm Avenue Middle School is ranked #6542 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Palm Avenue Middle School?
601 students attend Palm Avenue Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Palm Avenue Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Avenue Middle School?
Palm Avenue Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Palm Avenue Middle School offer ?
Palm Avenue Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Palm Avenue Middle School part of?
Palm Avenue Middle School is part of Wasco Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 601 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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