Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Scott Lane Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scott Lane Elementary School's student population of 396 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scott Lane Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scott Lane Elementary School is 0.40, which is less 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
#7284 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
77%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Scott Lane Elementary School is ranked #7284 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Scott Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Scott Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Briarwood Elementary School, Pomeroy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Scott Lane Elementary School?
396 students attend Scott Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Scott Lane Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scott Lane Elementary School?
Scott Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Scott Lane Elementary School offer ?
Scott Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Scott Lane Elementary School part of?
Scott Lane Elementary School is part of Santa Clara Unified School District.
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