Serving 572 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 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Terman Middle serves the southwest part of Palo Alto, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 17.8 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 5.7 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ellen Fletcher Middle School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
572 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ellen Fletcher Middle 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 Ellen Fletcher Middle School is 0.72, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
41%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #146 out of 9,523 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?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ellen Fletcher Middle School?
572 students attend Ellen Fletcher Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Ellen Fletcher Middle School students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ellen Fletcher Middle School?
Ellen Fletcher Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, 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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