Serving 1,014 students in grades 6-8, Palm 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 1,014 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palm Middle School's student population of 1,014 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,014 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Palm 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 Middle School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6357 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
73%
55%
Black
12%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palm Middle School's ranking?
Palm Middle School is ranked #6357 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Palm Middle School often compared to?
Palm Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Palm Middle School?
1,014 students attend Palm Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Palm Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Middle School?
Palm Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Palm Middle School offer ?
Palm Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Palm Middle School part of?
Palm Middle School is part of Moreno Valley Unified School District.
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