Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-5, D. J. Sedgwick Elementary 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 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: D. J. Sedgwick Elementary serves the east part of Cupertino, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school from this zone takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located around 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
School Rankings
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D. J. Sedgwick Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#458 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 31-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Asian
73%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D. J. Sedgwick Elementary School's ranking?
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary School is ranked #458 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend D. J. Sedgwick Elementary School?
407 students attend D. J. Sedgwick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of D. J. Sedgwick Elementary School students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of D. J. Sedgwick Elementary School?
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does D. J. Sedgwick Elementary School offer ?
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is D. J. Sedgwick Elementary School part of?
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary School is part of Cupertino Union School District.
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