Ellen Fletcher Middle School

655 Arastradero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 506 students in grades 6-8, Ellen Fletcher Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ellen Fletcher Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Ellen Fletcher Middle School's student population of 506 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
506 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Ellen Fletcher Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellen Fletcher Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
#85 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
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80%
34%
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85%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
41%
12%
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Hispanic
13%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
33%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Ellen Fletcher Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellen Fletcher Middle School's ranking?
Ellen Fletcher Middle School is ranked #85 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ellen Fletcher Middle School often compared to?
Ellen Fletcher Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Ellen Fletcher Middle School?
506 students attend Ellen Fletcher Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Ellen Fletcher Middle School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellen Fletcher Middle School?
Ellen Fletcher Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ellen Fletcher Middle School offer ?
Ellen Fletcher Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ellen Fletcher Middle School part of?
Ellen Fletcher Middle School is part of Palo Alto Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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