Serving 699 students in grades Kindergarten-5, R. I. Meyerholz 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 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School's student population of 699 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
699 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#86 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
79%
12%
Hispanic
3%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School's ranking?
R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School is ranked #86 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School often compared to?
R. I. Meyerholz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School?
699 students attend R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School?
R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School offer ?
R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School part of?
R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School is part of Cupertino Union School District.
In what neighborhood is R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School located?
R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School is located in the West Valley neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 12 other public schools located in West Valley.
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