Serving 415 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Palmer Way ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 415 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Palmer Way ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palmer Way is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Palmer Way is ranked #4867 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Palmer Way often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Palmer Way?
415 students attend Palmer Way.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Palmer Way students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmer Way?
Palmer Way has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Palmer Way offer ?
Palmer Way offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 415 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
