Schools in 93550 — Palmdale, California: 15 schools. Average score 14.8 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
93550 has 15 ranked schools in Palmdale, averaging a Scope Score of 26.0/100 — 14.8 points below the state average of 40.8 (a state average weighted to 93550's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 9.5 to 48.9, a 39.5-point spread.
How 93550 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Palmdale Academy Charter with a Scope Score of 49 and 9.9% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 93550's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +78 scale-score points across 10 schools in 93550 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93550 averages 33.5%, above the state average of 18.6%, weighted to 93550's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93550 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93550 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93550 | Palmdale | — | 15 | 26.0/100 | — |
| 93552 | Palmdale | 3.2 | 9 | 27.9/100 | +1.9 |
| 93551 | Palmdale | 6.1 | 13 | 36.7/100 | +10.6 |
| 93543 | Littlerock | 7.5 | 3 | 27.8/100 | +1.8 |
| 93535 | Lancaster | 7.6 | 18 | 22.5/100 | -3.6 |
| 93510 | Acton | 8.6 | 4 | 32.8/100 | +6.7 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93550
Hidden gems: 8 schools in 93550 are classified as On the Rise (7) or Growth Engine — 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
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (11)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barrel Springs Elementary Palmdale Elementary Growth Engine | 16.6% | Solid 47/100 |
| 2 | Innovations Academy of Palmdale Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 13.8% | Solid 36/100 |
| 3 | Palmdale Aerospace Academy Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 6.6% | Developing 28/100 |
| 4 | Antelope Valley Learning Academy Palmdale Elementary alternative school | 12.5% | Solid 28/100 · 55th in class |
| 5 | Tumbleweed Elementary Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 6.1% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 6 | Desert Rose Elementary Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 7.1% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 7 | Manzanita Elementary Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 5.2% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 8 | Palm Tree Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 7.0% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 9 | Joshua Hills Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 7.5% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 10 | Yucca Elementary Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 2.8% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 11 | Tamarisk Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 3.3% | Needs Support 9/100 |
Middle Schools (4)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Ac Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 4.5% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 2 | Desert Willow Fine Arts, Science and Technology Ma Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 5.0% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 3 | Cactus Medical, Health and Technology Magnet Acade Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 5.4% | Needs Support 16/100 |
| Oak Tree Community Day Palmdale Elementary court and community school | 0.0% | Not ranked |
High Schools (3)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmdale Academy Charter Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 9.9% | Developing 49/100 |
| 2 | Palmdale High Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum | 5.3% | Needs Support 40/100 |
| 3 | R. Rex Parris High Antelope Valley Union High continuation high school | 0.8% | Needs Support 10/100 · 4th in class |
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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology