Juana Briones Elementary School

4100 Orme St.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Juana Briones Elementary School serves 263 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Juana Briones Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Juana Briones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Juana Briones Elementary School's student population of 263 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
263 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Juana Briones Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Juana Briones Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#110 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
43%
12%
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Hispanic
13%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
30%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.70
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Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Juana Briones Elementary School's ranking?
Juana Briones Elementary School is ranked #110 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Juana Briones Elementary School?
263 students attend Juana Briones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Juana Briones Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juana Briones Elementary School?
Juana Briones Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Juana Briones Elementary School offer ?
Juana Briones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Juana Briones Elementary School part of?
Juana Briones Elementary School is part of Palo Alto Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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