Schools in 93550 — Palmdale, California: 18 schools. Average score 13.7 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
93550 has 18 ranked schools in Palmdale, averaging a Scope Score of 31.1/100 — 13.7 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 8.4 to 54.1, a 45.7-point spread.
How 93550 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Barrel Springs Elementary with a Scope Score of 54 and 16.6% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 93550 averages 33.5%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93550 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93550 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93550 | Palmdale | 18 | Developing 31.1/100 | — |
| 93551 | Palmdale | 13 | Developing 40.7/100 | +9.6 |
| 93552 | Palmdale | 10 | Developing 32.2/100 | +1.0 |
| 93546 | Mammoth Lakes | 3 | Developing 41.3/100 | +10.2 |
| 93555 | Ridgecrest | 9 | Developing 36.1/100 | +5.0 |
| 93543 | Littlerock | 3 | Developing 31.0/100 | -0.1 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93550
Hidden gems: 5 schools in 93550 are classified as On the Rise (5) — 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
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barrel Springs Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 16.6% | Solid 54/100 |
| 2 | Palmdale Academy Charter Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 9.9% | Developing 45/100 |
| 3 | Innovations Academy of Palmdale Palmdale Elementary Culture First | 13.8% | Developing 45/100 |
| 4 | Antelope Valley Learning Academy Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 12.5% | Developing 41/100 |
| 5 | Palmdale High Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum | 5.3% | Developing 37/100 |
| 6 | Palmdale Aerospace Academy Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 6.6% | Developing 36/100 |
| 7 | Tumbleweed Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 6.1% | Developing 34/100 |
| 8 | Desert Rose Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 7.1% | Developing 33/100 |
| 9 | Manzanita Elementary Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 5.2% | Developing 33/100 |
| 10 | Palm Tree Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 7.0% | Developing 30/100 |
| 11 | Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Ac Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 4.5% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 12 | Joshua Hills Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 7.5% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 13 | Yucca Elementary Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 2.8% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 14 | Desert Willow Fine Arts, Science and Technology Ma Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 5.0% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 15 | Cactus Medical, Health and Technology Magnet Acade Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 5.4% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 16 | Tamarisk Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 3.3% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 17 | R. Rex Parris High Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum | 0.8% | Needs Support 9/100 |
| 18 | Oak Tree Community Day Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 0.0% | Needs Support 8/100 |
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