Schools in 93551 — Palmdale, California: 13 schools. Average score 4.1 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
93551 has 13 ranked schools in Palmdale, averaging a Scope Score of 40.7/100 — 4.1 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 23.7 to 56.3, a 32.5-point spread.
How 93551 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Gregg Anderson Academy with a Scope Score of 56 and 37.5% of students exceeding standard.
Average proficiency falls 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 22.5%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93551 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93551 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93551 | Palmdale | 13 | Developing 40.7/100 | — |
| 93550 | Palmdale | 18 | Developing 31.1/100 | -9.6 |
| 93552 | Palmdale | 10 | Developing 32.2/100 | -8.5 |
| 93555 | Ridgecrest | 9 | Developing 36.1/100 | -4.6 |
| 93546 | Mammoth Lakes | 3 | Developing 41.3/100 | +0.6 |
| 93543 | Littlerock | 3 | Developing 31.0/100 | -9.7 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93551
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 93551 are classified as On the Rise (2) 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 93551
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gregg Anderson Academy Westside Union Elementary Solid Base | 37.5% | Solid 56/100 |
| 2 | Cottonwood Elementary Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 29.4% | Solid 55/100 |
| 3 | Palmdale Learning Plaza Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 18.5% | Developing 50/100 |
| 4 | Leona Valley Elementary Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 20.7% | Developing 47/100 |
| 5 | Highland High Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum | 8.8% | Developing 47/100 |
| 6 | Anaverde Hills Westside Union Elementary Growth Engine | 14.6% | Developing 45/100 |
| 7 | Rancho Vista Elementary Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 16.5% | Developing 39/100 |
| 8 | Esperanza Elementary Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 14.3% | Developing 36/100 |
| 9 | Hillview Middle Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 27.6% | Developing 34/100 |
| 10 | Dos Caminos Dual Immersion Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 9.7% | Developing 34/100 |
| 11 | Summerwind Elementary Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 6.8% | Developing 33/100 |
| 12 | Ocotillo Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 11.1% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 13 | David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 4.8% | Needs Support 24/100 |
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.
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