Independent Study Program (Closed 2023)

460 Thompson Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Independent Study Program ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(16-17)
≥50%
38%
(16-17)
≥50%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
12%
Hispanic
(19-20)
14%
55%
Black
(19-20)
n/a
5%
White
(19-20)
86%
23%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
n/a
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
43%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Independent Study Program?
7 students attend Independent Study Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Independent Study Program students are White, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Independent Study Program offer ?
Independent Study Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Independent Study Program part of?
Independent Study Program is part of Mountain View Whisman School District.

School Calendar

View the Independent Study Program yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
First Day of School
August 12, 2026 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School (min-day for students)
June 04, 2027 (Friday)

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