Serving 34 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Greendell ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greendell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Greendell's student population of 34 students has declined by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Greendell is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
20%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
44%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greendell?
The graduation rate of Greendell is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Greendell?
34 students attend Greendell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Greendell students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, and 18% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greendell?
Greendell has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Greendell offer ?
Greendell offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Greendell part of?
Greendell is part of Palo Alto Unified School District.
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