Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Juana Briones 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 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Juana Briones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Juana Briones Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Juana Briones Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Juana Briones Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#109 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
42%
12%
Hispanic
14%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
31%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Juana Briones Elementary School's ranking?
Juana Briones Elementary School is ranked #109 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Juana Briones Elementary School often compared to?
Juana Briones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barron Park Elementary School, Herbert Hoover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Juana Briones Elementary School?
258 students attend Juana Briones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Juana Briones Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juana Briones Elementary School?
Juana Briones Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Juana Briones Elementary School offer ?
Juana Briones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Juana Briones Elementary School part of?
Juana Briones Elementary School is part of Palo Alto Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Juana Briones Elementary School located?
Juana Briones Elementary School is located in the Green Acres neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Green Acres.
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