Yellen Learning Center

Summary:

Yellen Learning Center is an elementary school in Palmdale, California that serves grades K-8. It is part of the Palmdale Elementary School District, which is ranked 1346 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, Yellen Learning Center has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in California, with a 0-star rating for the past several years.

The data paints a concerning picture of Yellen Learning Center's performance. The school has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 43.6% to 65.4% over the past several years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Yellen Learning Center's test scores are also abysmal across all subjects and grade levels, with 0% proficiency rates in many areas, compared to much higher district and state averages. This may be due in part to the fact that Yellen Learning Center serves a student population that is predominantly from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 95-98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

In contrast, the nearby schools in the Palmdale Elementary School District, such as Golden Poppy Elementary, Barrel Springs Elementary, and Los Amigos - Dual Immersion, significantly outperform Yellen Learning Center across all metrics, including higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and more economically diverse student populations. Addressing the persistent and severe challenges faced by Yellen Learning Center will require a comprehensive and sustained effort from the school district, community, and other stakeholders to ensure that all students in Palmdale have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.


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Public K-8

 37015 Goldenview Way
       Palmdale, CA  93552-5348


(661) 456-1600

District: Palmdale Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $660 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  4.7 Help
Number of students:  55

Racial breakdown:

African American:
61.8%
Hispanic:
29.1%
White:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Yellen Learning Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.74. (See more...)
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Compare Details Yellen Learning Center ranks worse than 100% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.55. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (61.8%), Hispanic (29.1%), American Indian (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Palmdale Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Yellen Learning Center is 4.7, which is the lowest among 23 elementary schools in the Palmdale Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yellen Learning Center is $660, which is the 3rd highest among 20 elementary schools in the Palmdale Elementary School District.
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Yellen Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Yellen Learning Center 2777th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Yellen Learning Center in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Palmdale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmdale Elementary 1346th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Yellen Learning Center

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Yellen Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 4.46 5609th 5611 0.0%
2016 3.65 5609th 5614 0.1%
2017 3.37 5687th 5692 0.1%
2018 2.22 5660th 5662 0.0%
2019 3.03 5782nd 5789 0.1%
2022 4.74 5880th 5883 0.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Yellen Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.54 5171st 5173 0.0%
2022 5.58 5255th 5264 0.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Yellen Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.68 2025th 2128 4.8%
2019 18.84 2408th 2585 6.8%
2022 20.81 1975th 2227 11.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Yellen Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.21 5506th 5510 0.1%
2022 5.81 5653rd 5663 0.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Yellen Learning Center

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Rank History for all middle school students at Yellen Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 7.08 1717th 1777 3.4%
2006 4.44 1790th 1804 0.8%
2007 2.94 1999th 1999 0.0%
2008 2.28 2004th 2005 0.0%
2015 3.81 2460th 2477 0.7%
2016 2.97 2485th 2497 0.5%
2017 3.29 2500th 2508 0.3%
2019 4.14 2706th 2715 0.3%
2022 4.36 2740th 2740 0.0%
2023 5.63 2780th 2802 0.8%
2024 4.55 2777th 2777 0.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Yellen Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.80 1190th 1538 22.6%
2024 17.00 1536th 1550 0.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Yellen Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.23 2362nd 2369 0.3%
2022 5.63 2449th 2458 0.4%
2023 6.34 2532nd 2549 0.7%
2024 4.69 2575th 2575 0.0%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Yellen Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.82 1407th 1491 5.6%
2022 22.00 1391st 1531 9.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Yellen Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 4.48 2547th 2547 0.0%
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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.

Yellen Learning Center Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Yellen Learning Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 14 22 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2005 12 30 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 50
2006 11 39 1 11 3 n/a n/a 4 69
2007 7 24 0 8 2 n/a n/a 5 46
2008 11 45 n/a 11 n/a n/a n/a 0 67
2009 16 44 0 14 0 0 4 0 78
2010 17 48 0 18 0 0 3 0 86
2011 18 45 1 18 0 0 5 0 87
2012 16 47 1 20 1 0 6 0 91
2013 14 46 1 22 1 0 9 0 93
2014 17 42 0 15 2 0 6 0 82
2015 19 48 0 11 1 0 1 0 80
2016 15 46 0 14 0 0 1 0 76
2017 15 39 0 28 1 0 2 0 85
2018 14 35 0 23 0 0 4 0 76
2019 16 36 0 23 2 0 6 0 83
2020 11 39 0 34 2 0 5 0 91
2021 11 45 0 30 1 0 3 0 90
2022 5 34 0 21 1 0 1 0 62
2023 3 31 0 23 1 0 1 0 59
2024 2 34 0 16 2 0 1 0 55

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 Yellen Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 40 5.0 8.0 0
2005 50 7.0 7.1 82
2006 69 7.0 9.9 70.8
2007 46 7.0 6.6 92.7
2008 67 8.0 8.4 56.7
2009 78 10.0 6.0 84.6
2010 86 11.0 7.8 81.4
2011 87 n/a n/a 60.9
2012 91 10.0 9.1 n/a
2013 93 9.0 10.3 84.9
2014 82 10.0 8.1 90.2
2015 80 10.0 8.0 91.3
2016 76 11.0 6.9 92.1
2017 85 11.3 7.5 95.3
2018 76 10.3 7.3 93.4
2019 83 10.5 7.9 94
2020 91 n/a n/a 92.3
2021 90 11.5 7.8 96.7
2022 62 11.5 5.3 95.2
2023 59 11.5 5.0 98.3
2024 55 11.5 4.7 98.2

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 Yellen Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 40 5.0 8.0 0
2005 50 7.0 7.1 82
2006 69 7.0 9.9 70.8
2007 46 7.0 6.6 92.7
2008 67 8.0 8.4 56.7
2009 78 10.0 6.0 84.6
2010 86 11.0 7.8 81.4
2011 87 n/a n/a 60.9
2012 91 10.0 9.1 n/a
2013 93 9.0 10.3 84.9
2014 82 10.0 8.1 90.2
2015 80 10.0 8.0 91.3
2016 76 11.0 6.9 92.1
2017 85 11.3 7.5 95.3
2018 76 10.3 7.3 93.4
2019 83 10.5 7.9 94
2020 91 n/a n/a 92.3
2021 90 11.5 7.8 96.7
2022 62 11.5 5.3 95.2
2023 59 11.5 5.0 98.3
2024 55 11.5 4.7 98.2

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Yellen Learning Center

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $660

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Yellen Learning Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5782nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5880th of 5883 Elementary schools
 0.1%
Ranks 2706th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2780th of 2802 Middle schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Yellen Learning Center)05.6
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palmdale Elementary)37.229.8
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.747.1
 4.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Yellen Learning Center)00
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palmdale Elementary)22.213.8
 8.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3831.6
 6.4%
5th Grade Science (Yellen Learning Center)00
   5th Grade Science (Palmdale Elementary)16.914.1
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.2
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Yellen Learning Center)08.3
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palmdale Elementary)30.830.9
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Yellen Learning Center)08.3
 8.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Palmdale Elementary)17.114.5
 2.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Yellen Learning Center)6.30
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palmdale Elementary)32.533
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.446.6
 2.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Yellen Learning Center)00
   8th Grade Mathematics (Palmdale Elementary)15.210
 5.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.2
 7.4%
8th Grade Science (Yellen Learning Center)00
   8th Grade Science (Palmdale Elementary)11.912.5
 0.6%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.829.2
 1.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8359
 28.9%
African American3631
 13.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic2323
Pacific Islander00
White163
 81.3%
Two or More Races61
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94%98.3%
 4.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 55 students attended Yellen Learning Center.

Students at Yellen Learning Center are 62% African American, 29% Hispanic, 4% White, 4% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.


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