Is Gregg Anderson Academy a good school?

Gregg Anderson Academy ranks 618 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gregg Anderson Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 904 students attended Gregg Anderson Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Gregg Anderson Academy?

Students at Gregg Anderson Academy are 45% Hispanic, 34% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 6% African American.

What schools do graduates of Gregg Anderson Academy attend?

Students who attend Gregg Anderson Academy usually go on to attend: High : Quartz Hill High

Gregg Anderson Academy

Summary:

Gregg Anderson Academy is an exceptional elementary school located in Palmdale, California, serving 867 students in grades K-6. The school consistently outperforms the Westside Union Elementary School District and the state of California in academic achievement, with particularly strong results in English Language Arts/Literacy and science.

Gregg Anderson Academy's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 74.52% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 44.95% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In mathematics, 65.1% of students are proficient or better, significantly higher than the district's 31.25% and the state's 35.54%. The school also excels in supporting the academic success of traditionally underserved student groups, such as Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who perform at the top of their respective statewide rankings.

While Gregg Anderson Academy's performance is exceptional, the nearby schools within the Westside Union Elementary School District generally lag behind in academic achievement, chronic absenteeism, and free/reduced-price lunch rates. This highlights the potential for Gregg Anderson Academy to serve as a model for the district and share its successful practices with other schools in the area. The school's consistent high performance, commitment to equity, and positive impact on student outcomes make it an attractive choice for families in the Palmdale community.

Detail:

Public K-6

5151 West Avenue N-8
Palmdale, CA 93551

(661) 206-3750

District: Westside Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
618^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,579

Students who attend Gregg Anderson Academy usually attend:

High:

Quartz Hill High

Student/teacher ratio: 26.5

Number of students: 904

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.2%

White:

34.0%

Two or more races:

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gregg Anderson Academy ranks better than 89.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Westside Union Elementary School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.35. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.2%), White (34%), two or more races (7.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Westside Union Elementary School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gregg Anderson Academy is 26.5. 5 elementary schools in the Westside Union Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gregg Anderson Academy is $9,579, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Westside Union Elementary School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gregg Anderson Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Gregg Anderson Academy 618^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Gregg Anderson Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Westside Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Westside Union Elementary 804^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gregg Anderson Academy

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Rank History for all students at Gregg Anderson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2015	95.55	286^th	5611	94.9%
2016	93.96	384^th	5614	93.2%
2017	93.75	410^th	5692	92.8%
2018	91.75	532^nd	5662	90.6%
2019	91.04	589^th	5789	89.8%
2022	87.47	830^th	5883	85.9%
2023	85.18	945^th	5874	83.9%
2024	91.35	618^th	5862	89.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gregg Anderson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	65.23	173^rd	445	61.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Gregg Anderson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.59	166^th	2420	93.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gregg Anderson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	91.66	231^st	5084	95.5%
2019	88.75	334^th	5173	93.5%
2022	93.38	232^nd	5264	95.6%
2023	89.60	404^th	5374	92.5%
2024	96.67	168^th	5511	97.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Gregg Anderson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	90.12	567^th	5413	89.5%
2019	88.50	643^rd	5492	88.3%
2022	87.54	753^rd	5635	86.6%
2023	84.18	929^th	5617	83.5%
2024	86.58	801^st	5605	85.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Gregg Anderson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	93.65	122^nd	2227	94.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Gregg Anderson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	91.66	467^th	5431	91.4%
2019	91.37	484^th	5510	91.2%
2022	84.48	901^st	5663	84.1%
2023	83.64	940^th	5650	83.4%
2024	92.85	431^st	5636	92.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gregg Anderson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	94.14	159^th	4830	96.7%
2019	92.83	200^th	4963	96.0%
2022	91.31	306^th	5084	94.0%
2023	92.28	271^st	5098	94.7%
2024	95.94	129^th	5102	97.5%

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Rank History for White students at Gregg Anderson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	80.71	430^th	2737	84.3%
2019	76.67	575^th	2834	79.7%
2022	66.87	915^th	2726	66.4%
2023	64.00	986^th	2662	63.0%
2024	72.81	710^th	2647	73.2%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gregg Anderson Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	430	65	61	263	1	2	40	862
2014	463	70	56	286	2	0	53	930
2015	426	63	64	302	0	1	57	913
2016	410	55	64	297	0	1	58	885
2017	426	50	56	301	0	1	56	890
2018	409	47	56	316	0	2	58	888
2019	415	45	61	324	0	2	66	913
2020	394	43	63	321	0	2	65	888
2021	351	37	55	322	0	2	65	832
2022	306	43	55	328	1	2	68	803
2023	316	50	58	368	1	1	73	867
2024	307	54	65	409	0	1	68	904

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gregg Anderson Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	862	31.0	27.8	19.6
2014	930	34.0	27.3	19
2015	913	33.0	27.6	18.2
2016	885	32.0	27.6	18.6
2017	890	33.0	26.9	19.2
2018	888	32.0	27.7	22.9
2019	913	33.0	27.6	24.1
2020	888	n/a	n/a	23.2
2021	832	33.0	25.1	25.5
2022	803	32.1	25.0	27.6
2023	867	32.0	27.0	26.9
2024	904	34.0	26.5	30.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gregg Anderson Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	862	31.0	27.8	19.6
2014	930	34.0	27.3	19
2015	913	33.0	27.6	18.2
2016	885	32.0	27.6	18.6
2017	890	33.0	26.9	19.2
2018	888	32.0	27.7	22.9
2019	913	33.0	27.6	24.1
2020	888	n/a	n/a	23.2
2021	832	33.0	25.1	25.5
2022	803	32.1	25.0	27.6
2023	867	32.0	27.0	26.9
2024	904	34.0	26.5	30.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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