Palm
Middle School
About Our School
Mission and Vision
Awards and Recognitions
About Our School
Palm Middle School is home to approximately 1000 proud Pumas. We are located in the north-east area of Moreno Valley. Our unique Palm STEAM Academy draws students from across the district. We also offer the Junior Scholars and AVID programs. Our students compete in local, county, state, and national competitions, and we are proud of the many awards we have won. We invite you to learn more about us and welcome you as part of the Puma family.
Palm STEAM
Palm is is proud to be a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) Pathway school. The STEAM pathway provides students with opportunities for inquiry based learning and rich academic conversations that prepare our students to be 21st century learners. Our teachers embed STEAM principles into all curricular areas.
The Palm STEAM Academy provides a special opportunity for students to engage in coursework that prepares students for college STEM majors and careers relating to STEM. Palm Specialized STEAM Electives include pathways in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Digital Art/Video Production.
For more information about the Palm STEAM Academy, including how to apply, please visit the STEAM page listed under the "Programs" tab.
Who We Serve
Palm Middle School proudly serves 1,042 students 6-8.
| Student Group | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 872 | 83.7% |
| Emergent Bilinguals (English Learners) |
127 | 12.2% |
| Students with Disabilities | 188 | 18.0% |
| Students in Foster Care | 14 | 1.3% |
*These numbers reflect the 2023-2024 report on Dataquest. DataQuest is the California Department of Education’s web-based data reporting system for publicly reporting information about California students, teachers, and schools.
| Ethnicity | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 129 | 12.4% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 24 | 2.3% |
| Filipino | 7 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 756 | 72.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.9% |
| White | 84 | 8.1% |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 2.4% |
| Not Reported | 8.3 | 0.8% |
*These numbers reflect the 2023-2024 report on Dataquest. DataQuest is the California Department of Education’s web-based data reporting system for publicly reporting information about California students, teachers, and schools.