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Email BoardJane Lathrop Stanford Middle
480 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306-3699
Summary
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 99th percentile among comparable California schools.
85.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
84.4% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 85.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 84.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 19/1,204 (99th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 11/1,204 (99th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,002 |
| Low-Income Students | 108 (10.8%) |
| English Learners | 97 (9.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.7 points from last year and rose 3.0 points over the full period. Math rose 1.4 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
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 82.0% to 87.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 43.0-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 90.5% 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 93% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 37% to 86%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 84.0% to 84.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 40.4-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
39.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 86.7% 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 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle compare within the district?
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Palo Alto Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle rank in California?
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle ranks No. 19 of 1,204 in reading and No. 11 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 47.5% meet the reading standard and 49.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle compare with other schools in Palo Alto?
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Palo Alto with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Palo AltoHow does Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 43 6–8 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Lathrop Stanford MiddleThis school | 84.4% | 85.1% |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | 77.3% | 84.3% |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 75.9% | 79.5% |
