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100 West Portola Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94022-1210
Summary
Ardis G. Egan Junior High is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 99th percentile among comparable California schools.
88.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
83.5% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 88.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 83.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 8/1,204 (99th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 13/1,204 (99th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 517 |
| Low-Income Students | 52 (10.1%) |
| English Learners | 37 (7.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.4 points from last year and rose 3.8 points over the full period. Math rose 2.7 points from last year and rose 3.4 points over the full period.
•Math +3.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 87.3% to 89.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 35.2-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 94.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 98% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 46% to 87%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 82.3% to 85.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.5-point math income gap is wider than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
36.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 87.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Ardis G. Egan Junior High compare within the district?
Ardis G. Egan Junior High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Los Altos Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ardis G. Egan Junior High rank in California?
Ardis G. Egan Junior High ranks No. 8 of 1,204 in reading and No. 13 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Ardis G. Egan Junior High compare with other schools in Los Altos?
Ardis G. Egan Junior High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Los Altos with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AltosHow does Ardis G. Egan Junior High compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Ardis G. Egan Junior High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 12 7–8 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ardis G. Egan Junior HighThis school | 83.5% | 88.0% |
| Georgina P. Blach Junior High | 91.0% | 90.5% |
