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.
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
School archetypes in 93550
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
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barrel Springs Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 47 | Los Angeles | 16.6% | 41.9% | 26.4% | 0.2% |
| 2 | Palmdale High Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum | 42 | Los Angeles | 5.3% | 21.0% | 31.7% | 9.5% |
| 3 | Innovations Academy of Palmdale Palmdale Elementary Culture First | 41 | Los Angeles | 13.8% | 28.7% | 12.6% | 0.2% |
| 4 | Tumbleweed Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 31 | Los Angeles | 6.1% | 22.6% | 20.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 | Manzanita Elementary Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 29 | Los Angeles | 5.2% | 15.2% | 22.2% | 0.2% |
| 6 | Desert Rose Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 27 | Los Angeles | 7.1% | 23.0% | 41.5% | 3.4% |
| 7 | Palm Tree Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 26 | Los Angeles | 7.0% | 26.2% | 39.6% | 1.3% |
| 8 | Joshua Hills Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 26 | Los Angeles | 7.5% | 21.3% | 32.9% | 1.0% |
| 9 | Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Ac Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 22 | Los Angeles | 4.5% | 19.3% | 38.8% | 9.4% |
| 10 | Desert Willow Fine Arts, Science and Technology Ma Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 22 | Los Angeles | 5.0% | 19.9% | 33.4% | 10.7% |
| 11 | Cactus Medical, Health and Technology Magnet Acade Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 20 | Los Angeles | 5.4% | 18.8% | 34.4% | 14.9% |
| 12 | Yucca Elementary Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 19 | Los Angeles | 2.8% | 14.2% | 46.7% | 5.1% |
| 13 | Tamarisk Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 15 | Los Angeles | 3.3% | 10.6% | 44.5% | 3.4% |
| 14 | R. Rex Parris High Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum | 11 | Los Angeles | 0.8% | 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
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