Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Innovations Academy Of Palmdale ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Innovations Academy Of Palmdale ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Innovations Academy Of Palmdale's student population of 431 students has grown by 348% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 700% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Innovations Academy Of Palmdale 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 Innovations Academy Of Palmdale is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8938 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
25%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Innovations Academy Of Palmdale's ranking?
Innovations Academy Of Palmdale is ranked #8938 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Innovations Academy Of Palmdale?
431 students attend Innovations Academy Of Palmdale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Innovations Academy Of Palmdale students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovations Academy Of Palmdale?
Innovations Academy Of Palmdale has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Innovations Academy Of Palmdale offer ?
Innovations Academy Of Palmdale offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Innovations Academy Of Palmdale part of?
Innovations Academy Of Palmdale is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
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