Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
- Georgina P. Blach Junior High School serves 499 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Georgina P. Blach Junior High School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2014) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 499 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Georgina P. Blach Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Georgina P. Blach Junior High School is 0.60, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #87 out of 9,595 schools (Top 1%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 88% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 30% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 55% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 1% | 49% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Altos Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Altos Loyola Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 446 students
0.6 miles
770 Berry Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650)254-2400 0.6 K-6 446 - Los Altos Oak Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 430 students
0.8 miles
1501 Oak Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650)237-3900 0.8 K-6 430 - Mountain View Springer Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 501 students
0.8 miles
1120 Rose Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650)943-4200 0.8 K-6 501 - Mountain View Frank L. Huff Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 572 students
0.9 miles
253 Martens Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650)526-3490 0.9 K-5 572 - Mountain View Mountain View High School Grades: 9-12 | 1912 students
0.9 miles
3535 Truman Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650)940-4600 0.9 9-12 1912
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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