B
Good
77/100

Tumbleweed Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 1100 East Avenue R-4, Palmdale, CA 93550
Overall
B
77/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 21st percentile in California
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.39 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 95th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in California for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

77
Repit Score
out of 100
624
Students
enrolled
27.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%21/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%95/100Students gain 1.39 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.50 in 2009–19; 94th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.39 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 61% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency30% (−18 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency21% (−16 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black8%8%reading -22 pts, math -15 pts6th percentile (list)
Hispanic33%22%reading -7 pts, math -12 pts23rd percentile (list)
Low-income29%20%reading -10 pts, math -13 pts17th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1100 East Avenue R-4
City Palmdale
ZIP Code 93550
District 0629580
NCES School ID 062958004577
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 93550

Understanding the community around Tumbleweed Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,394
Per Capita Income $21,615
Poverty Rate 17.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.2%
High School or Higher 70.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $345,200
Median Rent $1,457
Owner-Occupied 53.5%
Renter-Occupied 46.5%
View full data for ZIP 93550 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Tumbleweed Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 75.0%
Black 19.2%
White 1.9%
Two or More Races 2.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 624
Teachers (FTE) 22.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 27.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Tumbleweed Elementary?
Tumbleweed Elementary has a Repit School Score of 77 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Tumbleweed Elementary?
Tumbleweed Elementary has 624 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 27.2:1.
What grades does Tumbleweed Elementary serve?
Tumbleweed Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Tumbleweed Elementary receive per student?
Tumbleweed Elementary receives $22,750 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Tumbleweed Elementary in 93550 ▼
Avg Home Value
$451,503
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,234
1-Year Change
+0.5%
% Renters
46.5%

Other Schools in 93550

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026