Serving 187 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Palmdale Discovery Center 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palmdale Discovery Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Palmdale Discovery Center's student population of 187 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Palmdale Discovery Center 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 Palmdale Discovery Center is 0.47, 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
#9348 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
71%
55%
Black
17%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
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 Palmdale Discovery Center's ranking?
Palmdale Discovery Center is ranked #9348 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Palmdale Discovery Center?
187 students attend Palmdale Discovery Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Palmdale Discovery Center students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmdale Discovery Center?
Palmdale Discovery Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Palmdale Discovery Center offer ?
Palmdale Discovery Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Palmdale Discovery Center part of?
Palmdale Discovery Center is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
School Reviews
5 3/30/2020
1000 star my son being at Palmdale discovery center since kindergarten best school we move from the San Fernando. Staff super nice, teachers excellent thanks Palmdale discovery center for a great job. My son goes there from Lancaster to Palmdale in bus.
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