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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Palm Avenue Middle

Wasco Union Elementary · Kern County · 1017 Palm Avenue, Wasco, CA 93280-2112

(661) 758-7130 · www.wuesd.org

4/10
#874
Rank 874 out of 1,315
English Language Arts5/10 · #716 · 46th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #967 · 27th percentile
Science3/10 · #1028 · 22nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Wasco is a tight-knit agricultural community in the northern San Joaquin Valley, and Palm Avenue Middle reflects that working-class, close-to-the-land character. The school shows relative strength in English compared to its math and science scores, so families who prioritize literacy and language arts may find more to lean on here, while those hoping for stronger STEM foundations may want to look into supplemental programs or tutoring support. For families rooted in the Wasco area, this is the local middle school experience — and being engaged and proactive at home can go a long way in helping students thrive here.

Student Demographics

598 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
581 (97%)
Other
18 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners205 (34%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged534 (89%)
Students with Disabilities58 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

631
Enrollment
29.5
Teachers (FTE)
21.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
20
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 · #1204 · 12th percentile

10 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found