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555 Middlefield Road, Atherton, CA 94025-3438
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
68.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending down.
52.5% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 52.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 361/1,596 (77th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 172/1,596 (89th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,158 |
| Low-Income Students | 728 (33.7%) |
| English Learners | 360 (16.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.1 points from last year and fell 3.8 points over the full period. Math rose 1.7 points from last year and fell 1.8 points over the full period.
•Math -1.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
68.3% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 44.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 82.4% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 89% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 19% to 85%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
52.5% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 52.8-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 68.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 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 Menlo-Atherton High compare within the district?
Menlo-Atherton High is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 8 9–12 schools in Sequoia Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Menlo-Atherton High rank in California?
Menlo-Atherton High ranks No. 361 of 1,596 in reading and No. 172 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Menlo-Atherton High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 7 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.1% meet the reading standard and 20.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Menlo-Atherton High compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Menlo-Atherton High is No. 8 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 25 9–12 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Mateo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Menlo-Atherton HighThis school | 52.5% | 68.3% |
| Carlmont High | 75.0% | 87.3% |
| East Palo Alto Academy | 7.7% | 40.7% |
