Serving 15 students in grades Kindergarten, Greendell ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greendell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Greendell's student population of 15 students has declined by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 80% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Greendell is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
40%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Greendell?
15 students attend Greendell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Greendell students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greendell?
Greendell has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Greendell offer ?
Greendell offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Greendell part of?
Greendell is part of Palo Alto Unified School District.
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