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3450 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4403
Summary
Palo Verde Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 92nd percentile among comparable California schools.
76.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
77.7% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 76.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 77.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 390/4,657 (92nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 311/4,657 (93rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 334 |
| Low-Income Students | 42 (12.6%) |
| English Learners | 61 (18.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.3 points from last year and fell 4.1 points over the full period. Math fell 5.3 points from last year and fell 6.5 points over the full period.
•Math -6.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 71.9% to 79.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.8-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
35.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 78.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 87% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 45% to 80%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 72.5% to 80.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.6-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
40.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 81.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 Palo Verde Elementary compare within the district?
Palo Verde Elementary is No. 9 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 12 K–5 schools in Palo Alto Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Palo Verde Elementary rank in California?
Palo Verde Elementary ranks No. 390 of 4,657 in reading and No. 311 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Palo Verde Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank tied for No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 9 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 50.0% meet the reading standard and 58.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Palo Verde Elementary compare with other schools in Palo Alto?
Palo Verde Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in Palo Alto with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Palo AltoHow does Palo Verde Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Palo Verde Elementary is No. 40 in reading and No. 37 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Verde ElementaryThis school | 77.7% | 76.5% |
| Addison Elementary | 74.5% | 78.4% |
| Barron Park Elementary | 66.2% | 61.8% |
