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Chaparral Prep Academy

37500 50th St. East, Palmdale, CA, 93552

About Chaparral Prep Academy

Chaparral Prep Academy is a public elementary school in Palmdale, California, which is a big suburb. The school has about 580 students and teaches grades K–5. There are about 23 full-time equivalent teachers who help with teaching, which means there is a student-teacher ratio of about 25:1, which is higher than the district average. The students at Chaparral Prep Academy come from a wide range of backgrounds, just like the people who live nearby. There are 52% boys and 48% girls in the school, and most of the students are poor, with about 90% of them being economically disadvantaged. Most of the students who enroll are from minority groups. According to data from U.S. News, about 23% of students are proficient or better in math, and 26% are proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA). These results show that there are problems in basic academic areas, especially when compared to the average for the state. Chaparral Prep Academy's main goals are to help students learn the basics of reading and math while also getting them involved and their families involved.

Chaparral Prep Academy Contact Information

Address

37500 50th St. East, Palmdale, CA, 93552

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Phone

(661) 285-9777

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 23%
Reading 26%
State average proficiency is 23% in Math and 26% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
580
Total Students
$105367
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4087 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Chaparral Prep Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:20 AM to 1:58 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 3.97%
Asian 1.38%
Hispanic 80.17%
Black 11.55%
Two+ Races 2.07%
Native Am. 0.86%
White
3.97%
Asian
1.38%
Hispanic
80.17%
Black
11.55%
Two+ Races
2.07%
Native Am.
0.86%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 580
48.28%
280 Female
51.72%
300 Male

Student Population

580 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Chaparral Prep Academy is making a name for itself with its new way of teaching! The school has been putting a lot of effort into STEM programs and making sure that students get a good education. Even though there isn't much information about recent events, Chaparral Prep Academy is known for trying to make learning more enjoyable for its students. The school's many programs and initiatives show how serious it is about academic excellence.

FAQ

Q1. How does Chaparral Prep Academy help kids behave well?

Ans. The school teaches kids how to be respectful and responsible by making sure they know what is expected of them, being consistent, and praising them.

Q2. What kind of place does Chaparral Prep Academy provide for learning?

Ans. Chaparral Prep Academy makes sure that the environment is friendly, respectful, and organized so that students feel safe asking questions, participating in class, and getting to know their teachers and classmates.

Q3. What do you teach every day?

Ans. Chaparral Prep Academy strikes a balance between teaching basic skills and encouraging critical thinking.

Q4. Does the school help students with different learning needs?

Ans. Chaparral Prep Academy has resources for students of all skill levels and gives each student the help they need.

Q5. What makes the school a special place?

Ans. Chaparral Prep Academy encourages students to be creative, work together, and feel welcome, which helps them come up with new ideas.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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