William Faria Elementary School

10155 Barbara Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014

Rating

10/

Top 1%

William Faria Elementary School serves 692 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

William Faria Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (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 97% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 692 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 96% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 97% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

William Faria Elementary School's student population of 692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2013

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

692 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

William Faria Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% 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 William Faria Elementary School is 0.12, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2 out of 3649 schools
(Top 1%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

96%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

97%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

25:1

22:1

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American Indian

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Asian

94%

12%

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Hispanic

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56%

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Black

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White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.12

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Cupertino Union School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William Faria Elementary School's ranking?

William Faria Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 97% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend William Faria Elementary School?

692 students attend William Faria Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of William Faria Elementary School students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of William Faria Elementary School?

William Faria Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does William Faria Elementary School offer ?

William Faria Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is William Faria Elementary School part of?

William Faria Elementary School is part of Cupertino Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 692 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 96% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 97% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education