Daves Avenue Elementary School
Tel:
(408) 335-2200
- Daves Avenue Elementary School serves 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Daves Avenue Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Daves Avenue Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools 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 10%)
School Overview
- Daves Avenue Elementary School's student population of 538 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 538 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Daves Avenue Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Daves Avenue Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #410 out of 9602 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 15% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 69% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Gatos Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Daves Avenue Elementary School is Los Gatos High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Raymond J. Fisher Middle School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Gatos Raymond J. Fisher Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,288 student
0.9 miles
19195 Fisher Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2300 0.9 6-8 1,288 - Los Gatos Louise Van Meter Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 578 students
1.2 miles
16445 Los Gatos Blvd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2250 1.2 K-5 578 - Los Gatos Los Gatos High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,061 students
1.4 miles
20 High Sch Ct.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 354-2730 1.4 9-12 2,061 - Los Gatos Blossom Hill Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 605 students
1.5 miles
16400 Blossom Hill Rd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2100 1.5 K-5 605 - Los Gatos Rolling Hills Middle School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 1,024 student
1.7 miles
1585 More Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 364-4235 1.7 5-8 1,024
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