Independent Study Program (Closed 2021)

460 Thompson Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Independent Study Program ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
7 students
This chart display total students of Independent Study Program by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
This chart display the total teachers of Independent Study Program by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(16-17)
≥50%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Independent Study Program and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
≥50%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Independent Study Program and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Independent Study Program and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Independent Study Program and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hispanic
(19-20)
14%
55%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Independent Study Program and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
(19-20)
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Independent Study Program and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
(19-20)
86%
23%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Independent Study Program and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
n/a
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Independent Study Program and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
n/a
This chart display the diversity score of Independent Study Program and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
43%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Independent Study Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
13%
7%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Independent Study Program?
7 students attend Independent Study Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Independent Study Program students are White, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Independent Study Program offer ?
Independent Study Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Independent Study Program part of?
Independent Study Program is part of Mountain View Whisman School District.

School Calendar

View the Independent Study Program yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Rainbow Day / Last Day of School
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
ML: Last Day for Students - Minimum Day for Students
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 13, 2024 (Tuesday)

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