The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (14-15)
4 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(14-15)25%
1%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
11%
Hispanic
(14-15)n/a
54%
Black
(14-15)n/a
6%
White
(14-15)50%
24%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(14-15)25%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
50%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
13%
7%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Palermo Union Community Day (5-8)?
4 students attend Palermo Union Community Day (5-8).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Palermo Union Community Day (5-8) students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, and 25% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Palermo Union Community Day (5-8) offer ?
Palermo Union Community Day (5-8) offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Palermo Union Community Day (5-8) part of?
Palermo Union Community Day (5-8) is part of Palermo Union Elementary School District.
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