Schools in 93551 — Palmdale, California: 13 schools. Average score 3.3 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 36.7/100 — 3.3 points below the state average of 40.0 (a state average weighted to 93551's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 15.1 to 52.4, a 37.3-point spread.
How 93551 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Hillview Middle with a Scope Score of 52 and 27.6% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 93551's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +76 scale-score points across 9 schools in 93551 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 93551 averages 22.5%, above the state average of 18.3%, weighted to 93551's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93551 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93551 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93551 | Palmdale | — | 13 | 36.7/100 | — |
| 93536 | Lancaster | 5.4 | 14 | 31.4/100 | -5.3 |
| 93550 | Palmdale | 5.7 | 15 | 27.0/100 | -9.6 |
| 93534 | Lancaster | 6.7 | 6 | 20.0/100 | -16.6 |
| 93510 | Acton | 7.5 | 4 | 32.8/100 | -3.9 |
| 93535 | Lancaster | 8.4 | 18 | 22.5/100 | -14.2 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93551
Hidden gems: 4 schools in 93551 are classified as On the Rise (4) — 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
Elementary Schools (10)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gregg Anderson Academy Westside Union Elementary Solid Base | 37.5% | Strong 52/100 |
| 2 | Cottonwood Elementary Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 29.4% | Strong 50/100 |
| 3 | Palmdale Learning Plaza Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 18.5% | Solid 43/100 |
| 4 | Leona Valley Elementary Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 20.7% | Solid 41/100 |
| 5 | Anaverde Hills Westside Union Elementary On the Rise | 14.6% | Solid 37/100 |
| 6 | Rancho Vista Elementary Westside Union Elementary On the Rise | 16.5% | Developing 33/100 |
| 7 | Esperanza Elementary Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 14.3% | Developing 29/100 |
| 8 | Dos Caminos Dual Immersion Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 9.7% | Developing 27/100 |
| 9 | Summerwind Elementary Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 6.8% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 10 | Ocotillo Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 11.1% | Needs Support 22/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillview Middle Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 27.6% | Strong 52/100 |
| 2 | David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 4.8% | Needs Support 15/100 |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highland High Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum | 8.8% | Developing 50/100 |
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