Summary:
Ardis G. Egan Junior High is a public middle school located in Los Altos, California, serving grades 7-8 with a student population of 497. This exceptional school is part of the Los Altos Elementary School District, which is ranked 20th out of 1,560 districts in California and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Ardis G. Egan Junior High consistently ranks among the top middle schools in California, with a statewide ranking between 17th and 32nd out of over 2,700 middle schools in the state over the past decade. The school's students perform exceptionally well on standardized tests, with 84.69% proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 77.55% proficient or better in Mathematics for the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state averages of 46.66% and 34.62%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 36.22% White, 37.42% Asian, 13.28% Hispanic, and 11.87% two or more races, and maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 3.1% in 2020-2021 to 11.9% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average.
Ardis G. Egan Junior High excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking among the top 30 middle schools in California for female, male, Asian, White, and disabled students, as well as for English Language Learners and students with special education needs. The school consistently outperforms nearby schools, such as Georgina P. Blach Junior High (also in the Los Altos Elementary School District) and schools in the Cupertino Union, Menlo Park City, Mountain View Whisman, and Palo Alto Unified school districts. This level of consistent excellence is a testament to the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education for all its students.
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Detail:
Public 7-8
District:
Los Altos Elementary
SchoolDigger Rank:
32nd of 2,802 California Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,754
Students who attend Ardis G. Egan Junior High usually attend:
Feeder schools for Ardis G. Egan Junior High:
Student/teacher ratio: 19.2
Number of students: 497
Racial breakdown:
Asian:
37.4%
White:
36.2%
Hispanic:
13.3%
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Two or more races:
11.9%
African American:
0.6%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Not Specified:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.7%
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