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 (26-27)
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: David Starr Jordan Middle serves the northern part of Palo Alto, CA, covering an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.2 miles away.
- 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
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
33%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
School colors unspecified
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
View the Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School yearly calendar below.
School Reviews
Review Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
