Juniper Intermediate 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 was 14% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the California state average of 44%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (14-15)
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Asian
(14-15)2%
11%
Hispanic
(14-15)73%
54%
Black
(14-15)19%
6%
White
(14-15)6%
24%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
79%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CA state average).
How many students attend Juniper Intermediate?
227 students attend Juniper Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Juniper Intermediate students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Juniper Intermediate offer ?
Juniper Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Juniper Intermediate part of?
Juniper Intermediate is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
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