Top Rankings
Menlo Park City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,708 students in Menlo Park City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Menlo Park City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Menlo Park City Elementary School District are Laurel Elementary School, Encinal Elementary School and Oak Knoll Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Menlo Park City Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
2,708 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Menlo Park City Elementary School District, which is ranked #31 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
420 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
16%
12%
# Hispanic Students
498 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
56%
# Black Students
20 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,416 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
52%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
31 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
321 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
297
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
298
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
313
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
308
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
309
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
321
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
293
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
279
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
290
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,365 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,392 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,365
$19,801
Spending / Student
$24,392
$18,236
Best Menlo Park City Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
95 Edge Rd.
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 324-0186
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 324-0186
Grades: K-5
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Encinal Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
195 Encinal Ave.
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 326-5164
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 326-5164
Grades: K-5
| 625 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1895 Oak Knoll Ln.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4433
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4433
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #44.
Hillview Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Elder Ave.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 326-4341
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 326-4341
Grades: 6-8
| 862 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Menlo Park City Elementary School District?
Menlo Park City Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,708 students.
What is the rank of Menlo Park City Elementary School District?
Menlo Park City Elementary School District is ranked #31 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Menlo Park City Elementary School District?
52% of Menlo Park City Elementary School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Menlo Park City Elementary School District?
Menlo Park City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Menlo Park City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,392 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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