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Schools in 93550 — Palmdale, California

93550 has 14 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 26.8 — 16.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 10.5 to 46.7, a 36.2-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
26.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
36.2
10.5 – 46.7
Avg Exceeded %
6.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
35.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
14
With Scope Scores

How 93550 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Barrel Springs Elementary with a Scope Score of 47 and 16.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 93550 averages 35.1%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 93550 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93550
93550Palmdale1426.8
93551Palmdale1339.3+12.5
93552Palmdale932.1+5.3
93546Mammoth Lakes341.3+14.5
93555Ridgecrest834.3+7.5
93543Littlerock331.4+4.6

School archetypes in 93550

3 On the Rise1 Culture First10 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 93550 are classified as On the Rise (3) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 93550

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Barrel Springs Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
47Los Angeles16.6%41.9%26.4%0.2%
2Palmdale High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
42Los Angeles5.3%21.0%31.7%9.5%
3Innovations Academy of Palmdale
Palmdale Elementary Culture First
41Los Angeles13.8%28.7%12.6%0.2%
4Tumbleweed Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
31Los Angeles6.1%22.6%20.6%1.3%
5Manzanita Elementary
Palmdale Elementary On the Rise
29Los Angeles5.2%15.2%22.2%0.2%
6Desert Rose Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
27Los Angeles7.1%23.0%41.5%3.4%
7Palm Tree Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
26Los Angeles7.0%26.2%39.6%1.3%
8Joshua Hills Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
26Los Angeles7.5%21.3%32.9%1.0%
9Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Ac
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
22Los Angeles4.5%19.3%38.8%9.4%
10Desert Willow Fine Arts, Science and Technology Ma
Palmdale Elementary On the Rise
22Los Angeles5.0%19.9%33.4%10.7%
11Cactus Medical, Health and Technology Magnet Acade
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
20Los Angeles5.4%18.8%34.4%14.9%
12Yucca Elementary
Palmdale Elementary On the Rise
19Los Angeles2.8%14.2%46.7%5.1%
13Tamarisk Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
15Los Angeles3.3%10.6%44.5%3.4%
14R. Rex Parris High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
11Los Angeles0.8%8.8%66.0%3.5%

Schools in 93550 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 93550

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Palmdale good?
Palmdale's 14 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 26.8/100, which is 16.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 6.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Palmdale?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Palmdale is Barrel Springs Elementary with a Scope Score of 47/100 and 16.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Palmdale schools compare to the state average?
Palmdale elementary schools average a Scope Score of 26.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (16.9 points below). The exceeded rate averages 6.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 35.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 10.5 to 46.7, a 36.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Palmdale?
Palmdale has 14 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.