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35521 Cabrillo Drive, Fremont, CA 94536-5499
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 84th percentile among comparable California schools.
65.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
70.0% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 65.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 70.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 892/4,657 (81st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 579/4,657 (88th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 558 |
| Low-Income Students | 155 (27.8%) |
| English Learners | 107 (19.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.9 points from last year and fell 7.0 points over the full period. Math fell 3.6 points from last year and fell 3.3 points over the full period.
•Math -3.3 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 57.7% to 81.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 34.0-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
21.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 66.9% 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 81% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 35% to 64%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 62.2% to 74.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 38.5-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
39.6% 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.
•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 Patterson Elementary compare within the district?
Patterson Elementary is No. 18 in reading and No. 14 in math proficiency among the 27 K–5 schools in Fremont Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Patterson Elementary rank in California?
Patterson Elementary ranks No. 892 of 4,657 in reading and No. 579 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 Patterson Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank tied for No. 18 in reading and No. 12 in math among 27 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.6% meet the reading standard and 42.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Patterson Elementary compare with other schools in Fremont?
Patterson Elementary is No. 18 in reading and No. 14 in math proficiency among the 27 K–5 schools in Fremont with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FremontHow does Patterson Elementary compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Patterson Elementary is No. 66 in reading and No. 49 in math proficiency among the 165 K–5 schools in Alameda County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Alameda CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Patterson ElementaryThis school | 70.0% | 65.9% |
| Ardenwood Elementary | 78.3% | 76.7% |
| Brier Elementary | 40.8% | 44.5% |
