Palermo Middle
Palermo, CA · Palermo Union Elementary · Grades 6-8
908th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 30%· Stable
Palermo Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Palermo Middle 908th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 30% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2015 to 30th in 2025.
Palermo Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 418 students tested
Palermo Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 444 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.2% | 46.4% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 34.6% | 33.3% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 14.1% | 12.8% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 4.2% | 3.8% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 5.4% | 2.7% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Palermo Middle
Typical home value $260K in zip 95968 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Palermo Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Palermo Community DayPalermo Union Elementary · 0 mi away
- 1The Studios @ CentralOroville City Elementary · 4.6 mi away1,206th of 1,294
ELA 22% · Math 9% - 2Ishi Hills MiddleOroville City Elementary · 4.9 mi away1,052nd of 1,294
ELA 32% · Math 13% - –Heritage Community DayThermalito Union Elementary · 6 mi away
- 4Nelson Avenue MiddleThermalito Union Elementary · 6.4 mi away787th of 1,294
ELA 39% · Math 23% - 6Sycamore MiddleGridley Unified · 9.6 mi away548th of 1,294
ELA 50% · Math 31% - 6Foothill IntermediateMarysville Joint Unified · 11.2 mi away638th of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 24% - 7Live Oak MiddleLive Oak Unified · 12.4 mi away501st of 1,294
ELA 52% · Math 33%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Palermo Middle in?
Palermo Middle is part of the Palermo Union Elementary district in Palermo, California.
Is Palermo Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Palermo Middle 908th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Palermo Middle?
White 46%, Hispanic 33%, Two or more races 13%, Asian 4% (444 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Palermo Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95968 is $260K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.