Schools in 93552 — Palmdale, California: 9 schools. Average score 12.6 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
93552 has 9 ranked schools in Palmdale, averaging a Scope Score of 27.9/100 — 12.6 points below the state average of 40.5 (a state average weighted to 93552's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 18.7 to 49.1, a 30.4-point spread.
How 93552 schools perform
The top-ranked school is William J. (Pete) Knight High with a Scope Score of 49 and 8.0% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 93552's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +75 scale-score points across 7 schools in 93552 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 93552 averages 28.8%, above the state average of 18.5%, weighted to 93552's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93552 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93552 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93552 | Palmdale | — | 9 | 27.9/100 | — |
| 93550 | Palmdale | 3.3 | 15 | 27.0/100 | -0.9 |
| 93543 | Littlerock | 4.3 | 3 | 27.8/100 | -0.1 |
| 93535 | Lancaster | 8.7 | 18 | 22.5/100 | -5.4 |
| 93551 | Palmdale | 9.3 | 13 | 36.7/100 | +8.8 |
| 93510 | Acton | 10.8 | 4 | 32.8/100 | +4.9 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93552
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 93552 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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 93552
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (7)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Amigos - Dual Immersion Palmdale Elementary | 19.6% | 63rd percentile · SolidScope Score 41/100 |
| 2 | Chaparral Prep Academy Palmdale Elementary | 10.3% | 26th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 27/100 |
| 3 | Buena Vista Elementary Palmdale Elementary | 6.6% | 23rd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 26/100 |
| 4 | Cimarron Elementary Palmdale Elementary | 7.8% | 22nd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 25/100 |
| 5 | Quail Valley Elementary Palmdale Elementary | 8.7% | 18th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 23/100 |
| 6 | Mesquite Elementary Palmdale Elementary | 7.6% | 12th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 21/100 |
| 7 | Golden Poppy Elementary Palmdale Elementary | 6.4% | 8th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 19/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy Palmdale Elementary | 6.4% | 11th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 20/100 |
| Yellen Learning Center Palmdale Elementary special education center | 0.0% | Not ranked |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William J. (Pete) Knight High Antelope Valley Union High | 8.0% | 38th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 49/100 |
Schools in 93552 on the map
Open these schools 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