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Joshua Hills Elementary

Palmdale Elementary · Los Angeles County · 3030 Fairfield, Palmdale, CA 93550-8300

(661) 265-9992 · www.palmdalesd.org/jh

1/10
#5402
Rank 5402 out of 5,722
Top 94%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5297 · 7th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5304 · 7th percentile
Science1/10 · #5244 · 6th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Joshua Hills Elementary sits in the eastern reaches of Palmdale, a high desert community where the Antelope Valley's wide-open skies and affordable housing have drawn many working families looking for space and stability outside of the congested LA basin. Academics here are a real challenge, with scores in the lower range across English, math, and science, so families who prioritize strong classroom performance may want to weigh their options carefully or plan to supplement at home. That said, the school serves a tight-knit community, and for families already rooted in this part of Palmdale, it's a familiar neighborhood anchor in an area where community ties tend to run deep.

Student Demographics

301 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
251 (83%)
African American
36 (12%)
White
5 (2%)
Other
9 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners74 (25%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged283 (94%)
Students with Disabilities85 (28%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

581
Enrollment
23.7
Teachers (FTE)
24.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
23.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #4915 · 19th percentile

32 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found