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Palmyra Gate Magnet vs. West Orange Elementary School

Should you attend Palmyra Gate Magnet or West Orange Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Palmyra Gate Magnet
1325 East Palmyra Ave.
Orange, CA 92866
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
West Orange Elementary School
243 South Bush
Orange, CA 92868
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Palmyra Gate Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Palmyra Gate Magnet ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-6, West Orange Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
425 students
353 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palmyra Gate Magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Orange Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palmyra Gate Magnet.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Orange Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palmyra Gate Magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Orange Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
27:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palmyra Gate Magnet with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Orange Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Orange Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Orange Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2475 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#3301 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palmyra Gate Magnet, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Orange Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in CA)
40-44%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmyra Gate Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Orange Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Orange Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Orange Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmyra Gate Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Orange Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Orange Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Orange Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Palmyra Gate Magnet by grade.
This chart displays the students of West Orange Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
82
66
Grade 1 Students
61
52
Grade 2 Students
54
58
Grade 3 Students
46
60
Grade 4 Students
62
63
Grade 5 Students
60
54
Grade 6 Students
60
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Palmyra Gate Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Orange Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West Orange Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Orange Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palmyra Gate Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Orange Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Orange Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Orange Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
76%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palmyra Gate Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Orange Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Orange Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Orange Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palmyra Gate Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Orange Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Orange Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Orange Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
11%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palmyra Gate Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Orange Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Orange Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Orange Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Palmyra Gate Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Orange Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at West Orange Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Orange Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palmyra Gate Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Orange Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Orange Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Orange Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.41
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palmyra Gate Magnet, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Orange Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Orange Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Orange Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palmyra Gate Magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Orange Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Orange Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Orange Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palmyra Gate Magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Orange Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Orange Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Orange Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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