Top Rankings
Menlo Park City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,702 students in Menlo Park City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Menlo Park City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Menlo Park City Elementary School District are Laurel Elementary School, Encinal Elementary School and Oak Knoll Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Menlo Park City Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
2,702 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Menlo Park City Elementary School District, which is ranked #31 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
455 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
17%
12%
# Hispanic Students
530 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
55%
# Black Students
20 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,348 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
50%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
28 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
320 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
299
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
299
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
307
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
308
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
307
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
314
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
296
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
291
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
281
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,424 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,446 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,424
$21,485
Spending / Student
$24,446
$19,787
Best Menlo Park City Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
95 Edge Rd.
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 324-0186
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 324-0186
Grades: K-5
| 671 students
Rank: #22.
Encinal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
195 Encinal Ave.
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 326-5164
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 326-5164
Grades: K-5
| 602 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Knoll Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1895 Oak Knoll Ln.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4433
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4433
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Hillview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Elder Ave.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 326-4341
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 326-4341
Grades: 6-8
| 867 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Menlo Park City Elementary School District?
Menlo Park City Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,702 students.
What is the rank of Menlo Park City Elementary School District?
Menlo Park City Elementary School District is ranked #31 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Menlo Park City Elementary School District?
50% of Menlo Park City Elementary School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Menlo Park City Elementary School District?
Menlo Park City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Menlo Park City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,446 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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