Serving 699 students in grades Kindergarten-5, R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 88% (which was higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 89% (which was higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
699 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 9602 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
79%
12%
Hispanic
3%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
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 #40 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 equal to the California state average of 22:1.
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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