Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School serves 517 students in grades 7-8.
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (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 90% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School's student population of 517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2014) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 517 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Georgina P. Blach Junior High School is 0.63, 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 Testing Rank | #73 out of 9602 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 31% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 51% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Altos Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Georgina P. Blach Junior High School is Mountain View High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Isaac Newton Graham Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Loyola Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Altos Loyola Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 84%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-6 | 425 students10
0.6 miles
770 Berry Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 254-2400 0.6 K-6 425 - Los Altos Oak Avenue Elementary School Math: 88% | Reading: 92%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-6 | 409 students10
0.8 miles
1501 Oak Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900 0.8 K-6 409 - Mountain View Springer Elementary School Math: 87% | Reading: 88%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-6 | 495 students10
0.8 miles
1120 Rose Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 943-4200 0.8 K-6 495 - Mountain View Frank L. Huff Elementary School Math: 86% | Reading: 90%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-5 | 605 students10
0.9 miles
253 Martens Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 526-3490 0.9 K-5 605 - Mountain View Mountain View High School Math: 70% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,969 student10
0.9 miles
3535 Truman Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 940-4600 0.9 9-12 1,969
School Reviews
| 5 was in the first class, had the best time of my life and a great group of teachers most remembered Mr Klasen - Posted by Student/Alumni - steve |
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