Summary:
The Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary district in Los Gatos operates two high-performing K-8 schools, Loma Prieta Elementary (grades K-5) and C. T. English Middle (grades 6-8), which together serve about 423 students on a shared campus and rank in the top 4% of districts statewide.
Both schools significantly outperform California averages in all subjects, with particularly strong results in math and science. Loma Prieta Elementary excels in mathematics, where over 80% of students are proficient, more than double the state average. C. T. English Middle shows exceptional and consistent high performance, maintaining a 5-star rating for three years and achieving science proficiency rates over twice the state average.
The district is characterized by remarkably low chronic absenteeism, at about 8% compared to 19.4% statewide, indicating strong student engagement. While the elementary school has a higher student-teacher ratio, academic results remain excellent across both campuses. The schools demonstrate a well-aligned educational program from kindergarten through 8th grade, providing a stable and high-achieving learning environment for families in the area.
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