Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P. A. Walsh Steam Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Math Proficiency: 18%
- Reading Proficiency: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
P. A. Walsh Steam Academy's student population of 380 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P. A. Walsh Steam Academy is 0.44, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P. A. Walsh Steam Academy often compared to?
P. A. Walsh Steam Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Paradise Valley Engineering Academy, El Toro Health Science Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend P. A. Walsh Steam Academy?
380 students attend P. A. Walsh Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of P. A. Walsh Steam Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P. A. Walsh Steam Academy?
P. A. Walsh Steam Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does P. A. Walsh Steam Academy offer ?
P. A. Walsh Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is P. A. Walsh Steam Academy part of?
P. A. Walsh Steam Academy is part of Morgan Hill Unified School District.
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