Serving 732 students in grades 6-8, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frank S. Greene Jr. 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
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School's student population of 732 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
732 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School is 0.75, 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
#487 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School's ranking?
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School is ranked #487 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School often compared to?
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellen Fletcher Middle School, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School?
732 students attend Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School?
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School offer ?
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School part of?
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School is part of Palo Alto Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
First Day of School 2026-27 School Year
August 13, 2026 (Thursday)
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