Montclaire Elementary

Summary:

Montclaire Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Altos, California, serving 382 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This exceptional school is part of the highly-ranked Cupertino Union School District, and it consistently performs among the top elementary schools in the state.

Montclaire Elementary's academic performance is truly outstanding, with 83.94% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 84.97% proficient or better in Mathematics - significantly outperforming the state and district averages. The school's 5th-grade students are particularly impressive, with 92.06% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 80.95% in Mathematics. Montclaire's Asian, White, and multi-racial students all rank among the top performers in California, and the school maintains a very low chronic absenteeism rate. Additionally, only 7.59% of Montclaire's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high socioeconomic status of the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, Montclaire Elementary outperforms most in the Los Altos Elementary School District and the Cupertino Union School District, including high-performing schools like Springer Elementary and Covington Elementary. Montclaire's consistent high performance and 5-star rating from SchoolDigger solidify its status as one of the top elementary schools in California.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1160 St. Joseph Ave.
       Los Altos, CA  94024-6755


(650) 967-9388

District: Cupertino Union

SchoolDigger Rank:
127th of 5,874 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,608 Help


Students who attend Montclaire Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cupertino Middle
High:    Homestead High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.7 Help
Number of students:  382

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
51.3%
White:
28.0%
Two or more races:
14.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Montclaire Elementary ranks better than 97.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 8th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Cupertino Union School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Montclaire Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (51.3%), White (28%), two or more races (14.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Cupertino Union School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montclaire Elementary is 25.7, which is the highest among 18 elementary schools in the Cupertino Union School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montclaire Elementary is $8,608, which is the 3rd highest among 18 elementary schools in the Cupertino Union School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Montclaire Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Montclaire Elementary 127th of 5874 California public elementary schools. (See Montclaire Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Cupertino Union:

SchoolDigger ranks Cupertino Union 36th of 1563 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Montclaire Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Montclaire Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 98.93 25th 4809 99.5%
2005 97.79 68th 4822 98.6%
2006 98.29 36th 4818 99.3%
2007 98.09 49th 5113 99.0%
2008 97.31 57th 5113 98.9%
2009 97.35 35th 5193 99.3%
2010 96.62 47th 5314 99.1%
2011 94.85 143rd 5377 97.3%
2012 94.96 94th 5390 98.3%
2013 95.38 89th 5530 98.4%
2015 98.28 75th 5611 98.7%
2016 97.47 108th 5614 98.1%
2017 96.64 204th 5692 96.4%
2018 97.35 122nd 5662 97.8%
2019 97.05 143rd 5789 97.5%
2021 96.69 55th 1417 96.1%
2022 98.72 41st 5883 99.3%
2023 97.63 127th 5874 97.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Montclaire Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.62 99th 339 70.8%
2019 69.61 134th 445 69.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Montclaire Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.92 165th 5413 97.0%
2019 96.32 140th 5492 97.5%
2021 95.20 65th 1267 94.9%
2022 98.19 50th 5635 99.1%
2023 97.20 116th 5617 97.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Montclaire Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.57 84th 5431 98.5%
2019 96.29 159th 5510 97.1%
2021 96.66 49th 1272 96.1%
2022 98.40 46th 5663 99.2%
2023 97.01 145th 5650 97.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Montclaire Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.14 40th 1071 96.3%
2019 76.87 209th 1149 81.8%
2022 83.28 75th 1154 93.5%
2023 80.85 141st 1190 88.2%
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Rank History for White students at Montclaire Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.02 218th 2737 92.0%
2019 84.21 297th 2834 89.5%
2022 89.63 124th 2726 95.5%
2023 74.52 637th 2662 76.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Montclaire Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 338 3 55 5 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1989 360 2 67 9 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1990 376 2 84 7 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1991 405 2 81 7 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1992 396 0 93 7 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1993 391 1 105 6 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1994 417 0 105 6 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1995 432 2 115 8 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1996 432 2 115 8 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1997 429 2 120 7 1 n/a n/a 0 559
1998 406 2 108 7 1 n/a n/a 0 524
1999 421 2 105 5 1 n/a n/a 0 534
2000 413 4 114 12 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2001 387 5 125 8 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2002 360 4 163 8 1 n/a n/a 0 536
2003 360 4 163 8 1 n/a n/a 0 536
2004 326 3 171 8 1 n/a n/a 0 509
2005 294 2 187 11 3 n/a n/a 0 497
2006 301 1 187 13 2 n/a n/a 0 504
2007 326 1 171 17 3 n/a n/a 0 518
2008 305 4 187 16 4 n/a n/a 0 516
2009 319 4 191 17 5 0 0 0 536
2010 310 4 207 15 4 0 1 0 541
2011 288 4 194 20 3 0 13 0 522
2012 269 4 182 27 3 0 20 0 505
2013 261 4 200 24 6 1 20 0 516
2014 241 3 195 28 4 1 37 0 509
2015 233 2 194 26 3 1 48 0 507
2016 215 1 180 26 3 2 53 0 480
2017 191 0 181 29 3 1 53 0 458
2018 170 0 176 25 3 1 54 0 429
2019 164 0 184 21 1 1 57 0 428
2020 162 0 203 20 0 1 59 0 445
2021 125 1 204 14 0 1 65 0 410
2022 113 0 207 13 0 1 54 0 388
2023 107 0 196 20 0 1 57 1 382

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Montclaire Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 401 15.0 26.7 n/a
1989 438 16.5 26.5 n/a
1990 469 18.0 26.0 n/a
1991 495 18.5 26.7 n/a
1992 496 18.8 26.3 0.4
1993 503 18.0 27.9 1
1994 528 20.0 26.4 1.5
1995 557 20.5 27.2 2
1996 557 20.5 27.2 2
1997 559 22.5 24.8 0.5
1998 524 n/a 0.0 0.8
1999 534 25.0 21.4 0.6
2000 543 25.0 21.7 0.6
2001 525 25.0 21.0 0
2002 536 26.0 20.6 1.3
2003 536 26.0 20.6 1.3
2004 509 26.0 19.6 2
2005 497 24.0 20.7 1.2
2006 504 25.0 20.2 1.2
2007 518 26.0 19.9 2.1
2008 516 25.8 20.0 1.7
2009 536 26.5 19.5 1.3
2010 541 26.0 20.8 1.3
2011 522 n/a n/a 1.5
2012 505 20.2 24.9 n/a
2013 516 20.4 25.2 1
2014 509 20.2 25.1 1.2
2015 507 21.0 24.1 2.2
2016 480 21.0 22.8 1.9
2017 458 18.3 24.9 2
2018 429 19.6 21.7 1.9
2019 428 20.2 21.1 1.4
2020 445 n/a n/a 0.9
2021 410 16.7 24.4 0.7
2022 388 17.4 22.2 4.9
2023 382 14.8 25.7 7.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Montclaire Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 401 15.0 26.7 n/a
1989 438 16.5 26.5 n/a
1990 469 18.0 26.0 n/a
1991 495 18.5 26.7 n/a
1992 496 18.8 26.3 0.4
1993 503 18.0 27.9 1
1994 528 20.0 26.4 1.5
1995 557 20.5 27.2 2
1996 557 20.5 27.2 2
1997 559 22.5 24.8 0.5
1998 524 n/a 0.0 0.8
1999 534 25.0 21.4 0.6
2000 543 25.0 21.7 0.6
2001 525 25.0 21.0 0
2002 536 26.0 20.6 1.3
2003 536 26.0 20.6 1.3
2004 509 26.0 19.6 2
2005 497 24.0 20.7 1.2
2006 504 25.0 20.2 1.2
2007 518 26.0 19.9 2.1
2008 516 25.8 20.0 1.7
2009 536 26.5 19.5 1.3
2010 541 26.0 20.8 1.3
2011 522 n/a n/a 1.5
2012 505 20.2 24.9 n/a
2013 516 20.4 25.2 1
2014 509 20.2 25.1 1.2
2015 507 21.0 24.1 2.2
2016 480 21.0 22.8 1.9
2017 458 18.3 24.9 2
2018 429 19.6 21.7 1.9
2019 428 20.2 21.1 1.4
2020 445 n/a n/a 0.9
2021 410 16.7 24.4 0.7
2022 388 17.4 22.2 4.9
2023 382 14.8 25.7 7.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201296.0%3.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%96.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201398.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201492.0%0.0%5.0%3.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%94.0%94.0%
201595.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%98.0%97.0%100.0%97.0%98.0%
201691.0%0.0%3.0%5.0%91.0%93.0%97.0%95.0%95.0%
201796.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%96.0%96.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202095.7%4.4%0.0%95.7%96.7%
202294.5%0.0%0.0%95.9%97.3%97.3%95.9%97.3%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Montclaire Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,608

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montclaire Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 143rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 127th of 5874 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Montclaire Elementary)80.975.7
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cupertino Union)83.778.1
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Montclaire Elementary)80.987.1
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cupertino Union)86.884.7
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Montclaire Elementary)93.885
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cupertino Union)83.981.9
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Montclaire Elementary)9086.7
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cupertino Union)87.186.4
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Montclaire Elementary)84.992.1
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cupertino Union)84.883.9
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Montclaire Elementary)81.981
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cupertino Union)84.380.5
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Montclaire Elementary)72.271.4
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (Cupertino Union)74.372.7
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students428382
 10.7%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian184196
 6.5%
Hispanic2120
 4.8%
Pacific Islander11
White164107
 34.8%
Two or More Races5757
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.4%7.6%
 6.2%


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Students at Montclaire Elementary are 51% Asian, 28% White, 15% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Students who attend Montclaire Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cupertino Middle
High : Homestead High

Yes! Montclaire Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 127th of 5874 California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 382 students attended Montclaire Elementary.


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