Palm Middle School serves 591 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 47% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
591 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)47%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
21%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
16%
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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Palm Middle School?
591 students attend Palm Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Palm Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Middle School?
Palm Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Palm Middle School offer ?
Palm Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Palm Middle School part of?
Palm Middle School is part of Lemon Grove School District.
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