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The lowest-performing public schools by test proficiency in Palmdale, California

This ranking covers the lowest-performing public schools by test proficiency in Palmdale, California, drawn from 34 qualifying public schools. Yucca Elementary leads the list at 12.3%, against a median of 22.3% across the ranked schools.

The table below is sortable and filterable, and the full list downloads as a CSV. Figures come from federal NCES enrollment data and, where applicable, state assessment results for 2024-25.

Schools ranked
34
Palmdale, California
Best % Proficient
12.3%
Median % Proficient
22.3%
LOWEST PROFICIENCY · PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
#SchoolCityDistrictLevel% FRLStudents% Proficient
1Yucca ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary96.2%49512.3%
2Tamarisk ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary93.4%66412.5%
3Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet AcademyPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryMiddle90.2%74715.7%
4Lake Los Angeles ElementaryPalmdale, CAKeppel Union ElementaryElementary63.8%53316.2%
5Summerwind ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary81.5%56916.3%
6Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet AcademyPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryMiddle89.3%82217.8%
7Joshua Hills ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary92.3%58118.2%
8Manzanita ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary89.1%64418.3%
9David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet AcademyPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryMiddle75.3%95218.4%
10Daisy Gibson ElementaryPalmdale, CAKeppel Union ElementaryElementary77.2%71419.4%
11Palmdale HighPalmdale, CAAntelope Valley Union HighHigh68.5%2,20819.6%
12Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet AcadPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryMiddle89.7%94819.9%
13Desert Rose ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary91.4%61420.1%
14Golden Poppy ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary89.3%52521.0%
15Vista San Gabriel ElementaryPalmdale, CAWilsona ElementaryElementary84.9%46521.4%
16Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet AcademyPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryMiddle83.0%81321.9%
17Quail Valley ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary86.5%50322.3%
18Tumbleweed ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary95.0%50222.4%
19Cimarron ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary77.9%49722.7%
20Mesquite ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary79.0%58223.4%
21Buena Vista ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary77.7%57323.7%
22Chaparral Prep AcademyPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary87.7%59424.4%
23Palm Tree ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary91.1%56427.1%
24Highland HighPalmdale, CAAntelope Valley Union HighHigh63.9%2,70627.1%
25William J. (Pete) Knight HighPalmdale, CAAntelope Valley Union HighHigh58.1%2,34928.3%
26Ocotillo ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary79.1%58830.4%
27Anaverde HillsPalmdale, CAWestside Union ElementaryElementary54.9%51732.5%
28Esperanza ElementaryPalmdale, CAWestside Union ElementaryElementary61.9%96233.3%
29Rancho Vista ElementaryPalmdale, CAWestside Union ElementaryElementary55.0%88636.9%
30Barrel Springs ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary77.4%62740.6%
31Palmdale Learning PlazaPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary72.3%80040.7%
32Hillview MiddlePalmdale, CAWestside Union ElementaryMiddle53.0%1,10051.1%
33Cottonwood ElementaryPalmdale, CAWestside Union ElementaryElementary55.1%65257.5%
34Gregg Anderson AcademyPalmdale, CAWestside Union ElementaryElementary31.6%89369.3%
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