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Gregg Anderson Academy

5151 West Avenue N-8, Palmdale, CA, 93551

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1140 of 6783 in California

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About Gregg Anderson Academy

Gregg Anderson Academy is a public school in Palmdale, California. It is part of the Palmdale Elementary School District and serves students in grades K–6. The school is located in a large suburban area. The school has about 904 students and about 34 full-time equivalent teachers and one full-time school counselor. This means that there are about 27 students for every teacher, which is more than the district average. There are 50% girls and 50% boys at Gregg Anderson Academy, and about 30% of the students are considered to be economically disadvantaged. Most of the students are from minority groups, which is similar to the demographics of the area. Academically, Gregg Anderson Academy focuses on teaching basic reading and writing skills, as well as helping English learners and students who need extra help with their schoolwork. According to data from U.S. News, about 55% of students are proficient or better in math and 66% are proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA). This shows that the school's academic performance is better than that of many other schools in the district.

Gregg Anderson Academy Contact Information

Address

5151 West Avenue N-8, Palmdale, CA, 93551

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Phone

(661) 206-3750

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 55%
Reading 66%
State average proficiency is 55% in Math and 66% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
26 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
904
Total Students
$102083
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1140 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Gregg Anderson 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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM to 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 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 33.96%
Asian 7.19%
Hispanic 45.24%
Black 5.97%
Two+ Races 7.52%
Native Am. 0%
White
33.96%
Asian
7.19%
Hispanic
45.24%
Black
5.97%
Two+ Races
7.52%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 904
49.78%
450 Female
50.22%
454 Male

Student Population

904 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

645 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Everyone at Gregg Anderson Academy is very excited! The PTA recently held a fundraiser at Blaze Pizza to raise money to improve the technology in classrooms. This showed how hard they are working to help students learn. This program shows that the school is dedicated to giving its students a good education and the tools they need to succeed. The event shows how well the school and the community work together to support academic excellence.

FAQ

Q1. How does the school help new students who start in the middle of the year?

Ans. Adams Elementary helps kids get used to new places by giving them orientation help and introductions to other kids.

Q2. Can students bring their own devices?

Ans. You can't use devices in school, and you have to follow the district's technology rules.

Q3. Are there any activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can join music programs, arts clubs, and events that happen at certain times of the year.

Q4. What sets Gregg Anderson Academy apart from other schools?

Ans. The school focuses on learning through projects and solving problems, which helps students connect what they learn in class to what they do in the real world.

Q5. What does Gregg Anderson Academy do every day to help kids learn?

Ans. Gregg Anderson Academy uses structured lessons, guided practice, and helpful feedback to help students build their confidence, understand concepts clearly, and develop good study habits in a positive classroom setting.

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

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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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