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Almond Elementary School vs. Bullis Charter

Should you attend Almond Elementary School or Bullis Charter? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Almond Elementary School
550 Almond Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Bullis Charter
102 West Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Bullis Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Almond Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher 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 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,025 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bullis Charter ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-8
Total Students
365 students
1,025 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Almond Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bullis Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Almond Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bullis Charter.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
70 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Almond Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bullis Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Almond Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Altos Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bullis Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bullis Charter School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#324 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
#14 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Almond Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bullis Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
80%
(Top 5% in CA)
94%
(Top 1% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Almond Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Altos Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bullis Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bullis Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80%
(Top 5% in CA)
93%
(Top 1% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Almond Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Altos Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bullis Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bullis Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 1% in CA)
87%
(Top 1% in CA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bullis Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bullis Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Almond Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bullis Charter by grade.
Kindergarten Students
68
126
Grade 1 Students
47
111
Grade 2 Students
45
134
Grade 3 Students
42
136
Grade 4 Students
48
130
Grade 5 Students
59
126
Grade 6 Students
56
117
Grade 7 Students
-
72
Grade 8 Students
-
73

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
37%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Almond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Altos Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bullis Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bullis Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Almond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Altos Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bullis Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bullis Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Almond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Altos Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bullis Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bullis Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
30%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Almond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Altos Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bullis Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bullis Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Almond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Altos Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bullis Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bullis Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Almond Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Altos Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bullis Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bullis Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Almond Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Altos Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bullis Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bullis Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Almond Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Altos Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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