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Summerwind Elementary

Palmdale Elementary · Los Angeles County · 39360 Summerwind Drive, Palmdale, CA 93551-4082

(661) 947-3863 · www.palmdalesd.org/sw

1/10
#5342
Rank 5342 out of 5,722
Top 93%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5355 · 6th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5473 · 4th percentile
Science3/10 · #4415 · 21st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Summerwind Elementary sits in the western stretches of Palmdale, a high-desert community where the Antelope Valley's wide open spaces and affordable housing draw many families looking for room to breathe outside of the congested LA Basin. The school's science scores stand out as a relative bright spot, which may appeal to families with kids who lean toward hands-on, inquiry-based learning. Families considering this area should weigh the strong sense of community that characterizes many Palmdale neighborhoods against the academic challenges reflected in the school's overall rankings, and explore what additional support resources are available locally.

Student Demographics

282 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
196 (70%)
African American
58 (21%)
White
14 (5%)
Multiple Races
7 (2%)
Filipino
6 (2%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners58 (21%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged250 (89%)
Students with Disabilities86 (30%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

569
Enrollment
21.5
Teachers (FTE)
26.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23.9
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 Programs3/10 · #4694 · 22nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found