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Palmdale Academy Charter

Palmdale, CA

CharterOther · Grades K–12
palmdalesd.org/pacs3838 East Ave. R, Palmdale, CA 93550(661) 234-4800
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

206 students tested

56.8% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 58.6% did.

  • Exceeded18.4%
  • Met38.4%
  • Nearly met24.3%
  • Not met18.9%

Math

207 students tested

14.0% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 15.5% did.

  • Exceeded1.4%
  • Met12.6%
  • Nearly met28.5%
  • Not met57.5%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

3.1% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year8551,069
Suspended in or out of school6.2% · 533.1% · 33
Suspensions8236
Violence with injury83
Violence without injury4427
Weapons74
Drugs221
Defiance only00
Other11

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall264752
Suspended out of school6.4% · 177.0% · 53
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.4% · 10.7% · 5
Attendance
California Department of Education

21.4% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted8051,038
Chronically absent26.8% · 21621.4% · 222

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

751 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino78.4%
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White2.5%
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Black or African American10.7%
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Asian1.2%
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Two or More Races3.5%
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American Indian or Alaska Native3.7%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 062958014567

District
Palmdale Elementary
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
Yes
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
751 students
Teachers (FTE)
37

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