Serving 359 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: P. A. Walsh STEAM Academy serves the western part of Morgan Hill, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 54.5 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 6.1 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 10.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
P. A. Walsh Steam Academy's student population of 359 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
359 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Rankings
P. A. Walsh Steam Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P. A. Walsh Steam Academy is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6175 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
11%
20%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P. A. Walsh Steam Academy's ranking?
P. A. Walsh Steam Academy is ranked #6175 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend P. A. Walsh Steam Academy?
359 students attend P. A. Walsh Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of P. A. Walsh Steam Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P. A. Walsh Steam Academy?
P. A. Walsh Steam Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower 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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