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1711 Stanford Avenue, Stanford, CA 94305-1061
Summary
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 97th percentile among comparable California schools.
80.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
84.6% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 80.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 84.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 203/4,657 (96th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 100/4,657 (98th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 350 |
| Low-Income Students | 22 (6.3%) |
| English Learners | 67 (19.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.7 points from last year and fell 7.8 points over the full period. Math rose 2.0 points from last year and fell 2.9 points over the full period.
•Math -2.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 73.8% to 87.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 55.6-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
23.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 79.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 100% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 54% to 91%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 80.0% to 92.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 39.3-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
33.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 87.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
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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 Lucille M. Nixon Elementary compare within the district?
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 12 K–5 schools in Palo Alto Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Lucille M. Nixon Elementary rank in California?
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary ranks No. 203 of 4,657 in reading and No. 100 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Lucille M. Nixon Elementary compare with other schools in Stanford?
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Stanford with 2026 results.
Explore schools in StanfordHow does Lucille M. Nixon Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary is No. 21 in both reading and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lucille M. Nixon ElementaryThis school | 84.6% | 80.8% |
| Escondido Elementary | 77.1% | 78.6% |
| Addison Elementary | 74.5% | 78.4% |
