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Walter Hays Elementary School vs. Duveneck Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Walter Hays Elementary School
1525 Middlefield Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Duveneck Elementary School
705 Alester Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Duveneck 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 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walter Hays Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Duveneck Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
295 students
349 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walter Hays 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 Duveneck Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walter Hays Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Duveneck Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walter Hays 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 Duveneck Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walter Hays Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palo Alto Unified 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 Duveneck Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palo Alto Unified 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

#736 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#156 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walter Hays Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Duveneck Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in CA)
85-89%
(Top 1% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walter Hays Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palo Alto Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Duveneck Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palo Alto Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walter Hays Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palo Alto Unified 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 Duveneck Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palo Alto Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 1% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Walter Hays Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Duveneck Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
76
64
Grade 1 Students
43
54
Grade 2 Students
40
46
Grade 3 Students
45
69
Grade 4 Students
40
68
Grade 5 Students
51
48

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Walter Hays Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Palo Alto Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
n/a
% Asian
37%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walter Hays Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palo Alto Unified 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 Duveneck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palo Alto Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walter Hays Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palo Alto Unified 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 Duveneck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palo Alto Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walter Hays Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palo Alto Unified 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 Duveneck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palo Alto Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
29%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walter Hays Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palo Alto Unified 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 Duveneck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palo Alto Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Walter Hays Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Palo Alto Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Duveneck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Palo Alto Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
11%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walter Hays Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palo Alto Unified 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 Duveneck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palo Alto Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.74
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walter Hays Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palo Alto Unified 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 Duveneck Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palo Alto Unified 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
14%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walter Hays Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palo Alto Unified 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 Duveneck Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palo Alto Unified 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
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walter Hays Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palo Alto Unified 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 reduced-price lunch at Duveneck Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palo Alto Unified 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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