Walter Hays Elementary vs KIPP Valiant Community Prep
Walter Hays Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.0/10 compared to 4.2/10. KIPP Valiant Community Prep is significantly larger with 575 students, about 1.9× the size of Walter Hays Elementary (295). In math proficiency, Walter Hays Elementary leads at 83.0%.
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Walter Hays Elementary
Palo Alto, CA
7.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
295 students
KIPP Valiant Community Prep
Menlo Park, CA
4.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8thCharter
575 students
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| Metric | Walter Hays Elementary | KIPP Valiant Community Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.0 / 10 | 4.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.2 | 4.4 |
| Growth Score | 4.8 | 3.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.6% | 91.5% |
| Environment Score | 9.4 | 6.1 |
| State Rank | #3,407 of 9,557 | #8,752 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 64th | 8th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Walter Hays Elementary | KIPP Valiant Community Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 83.0% | 17.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 83.0% | 37.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Walter Hays Elementary | KIPP Valiant Community Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 8th |
| Enrollment | 295 | 575 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 21.1:1 | 21.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.6% | 91.5% |
| District | Palo Alto Unified | KIPP Valiant Community Prep District |
| City | Palo Alto | Menlo Park |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Palo Alto (94301) | Menlo Park (94025) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $235,529 | $215,871 |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 | $2,000,001 |
| Median Rent | $3,290 | $3,169 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 83.3% | 73.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 24 min |