Louise Van Meter Elementary
16445 Los Gatos Boulevard, Los Gatos, CA 95032-5524
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 88th percentile among comparable California schools.
68.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
76.1% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 76.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 759/4,657 (84th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 366/4,657 (92nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 507 |
| Low-Income Students | 34 (6.7%) |
| English Learners | 45 (8.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.8 points from last year and rose 1.5 points over the full period. Math fell 1.5 points from last year and rose 6.2 points over the full period.
•Math +6.2 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 65.3% to 74.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.1-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 65.8% 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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 92% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 34% to 86%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 68.4% to 80.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 44.3-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
40.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 72.9% 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 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Louise Van Meter Elementary compare within the district?
Louise Van Meter Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–5 schools in Los Gatos Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Louise Van Meter Elementary rank in California?
Louise Van Meter Elementary ranks No. 759 of 4,657 in reading and No. 366 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Louise Van Meter Elementary compare with other schools in Los Gatos?
Louise Van Meter Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Los Gatos with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los GatosHow does Louise Van Meter Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Louise Van Meter Elementary is No. 56 in reading and No. 47 in math proficiency among the 153 K–5 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Louise Van Meter ElementaryThis school | 76.1% | 68.3% |
| Blossom Hill Elementary | 76.7% | 80.5% |
| Daves Avenue Elementary | 79.2% | 80.6% |
