Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garden Gate 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 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Garden Gate Elementary serves the northeast part of Cupertino, CA, with an attendance zone covering approximately 1 square mile. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garden Gate 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
Garden Gate Elementary School's student population of 471 students has declined by 12% 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
471 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garden Gate 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 Garden Gate Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#383 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
83%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-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 Garden Gate Elementary School's ranking?
Garden Gate Elementary School is ranked #383 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Garden Gate Elementary School often compared to?
Garden Gate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like L. P. Collins Elementary School, William Faria Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Garden Gate Elementary School?
471 students attend Garden Gate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Garden Gate Elementary School students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garden Gate Elementary School?
Garden Gate Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Garden Gate Elementary School offer ?
Garden Gate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Garden Gate Elementary School part of?
Garden Gate Elementary School is part of Cupertino Union School District.
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