Schools in 93551 — Palmdale, California
93551 has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.3 — 4.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.9 to 59.6, a 39.6-point spread.
How 93551 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Gregg Anderson Academy with a Scope Score of 60 and 37.5% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 6.8 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93551. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93551 averages 22.6%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 93551 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93551
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 93551 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 93551
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gregg Anderson Academy Westside Union Elementary Solid Base | 60 | Los Angeles | 37.5% | 69.6% | 11.5% | 0.5% |
| 2 | Cottonwood Elementary Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 52 | Los Angeles | 29.4% | 61.8% | 17.8% | 3.1% |
| 3 | Highland High Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum | 52 | Los Angeles | 8.8% | 26.8% | 20.8% | 5.3% |
| 4 | Palmdale Learning Plaza Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 46 | Los Angeles | 18.5% | 40.9% | 16.5% | 1.2% |
| 5 | Leona Valley Elementary Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 45 | Los Angeles | 20.7% | 53.7% | 23.4% | 1.4% |
| 6 | Anaverde Hills Westside Union Elementary On the Rise | 40 | Los Angeles | 14.6% | 36.5% | 21.5% | 3.2% |
| 7 | Hillview Middle Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 39 | Los Angeles | 27.6% | 54.6% | 18.6% | 7.6% |
| 8 | Rancho Vista Elementary Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 36 | Los Angeles | 16.5% | 38.4% | 26.7% | 4.5% |
| 9 | Esperanza Elementary Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 33 | Los Angeles | 14.3% | 32.4% | 25.4% | 3.8% |
| 10 | Dos Caminos Dual Immersion Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 33 | Los Angeles | 9.7% | 28.6% | 15.3% | 1.8% |
| 11 | Ocotillo Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 30 | Los Angeles | 11.1% | 29.9% | 24.3% | 3.0% |
| 12 | Summerwind Elementary Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 25 | Los Angeles | 6.8% | 18.2% | 39.9% | 7.2% |
| 13 | David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 20 | Los Angeles | 4.8% | 18.6% | 31.6% | 9.7% |
Schools in 93551 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 93551
- 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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