Serving 409 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 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (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 409 students has grown by 99% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
409 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Colors
Green and Gold
Average Class Size
26 students
School Rankings
Innovations Academy Of Palmdale ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 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
#8860 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
19%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Innovations Academy Of Palmdale's ranking?
Innovations Academy Of Palmdale is ranked #8860 out of 9,523 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
409 students attend Innovations Academy Of Palmdale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Innovations Academy Of Palmdale students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% 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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