Excellent
#141 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 2% in state
Ardis G. Egan Junior High
Middle School · Los Altos Elementary
100 West Portola Ave., Los Altos, CA 94022
Enrollment
496
Student-Teacher
19.1:1
Score
9.2
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
496
Student-Teacher
19.1:1
Score
9.2
Grades
7th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#141 of 9,539
In Los Altos
#3 of 10
public schools
In district
#4 of 9
Los Altos Elementary
Equity
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Ardis G. Egan Junior High
Middle School in Los Altos · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ardis G. Egan Junior High
Ardis G. Egan Junior High is a public middle school in Los Altos, CA, part of Los Altos Elementary. Ardis G.
Egan Junior High serves approximately 496 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Ardis G. Egan Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #141 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Ardis G. Egan Junior High show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 9.2 · Excellent
- District avg 8.9
- CA avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Ardis G. Egan Junior High — Students at Ardis G. Egan Junior High score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
9.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.8/10.
How Ardis G. Egan Junior High Compares
See how Ardis G. Egan Junior High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
100 West Portola Ave., Los Altos, CA 94022
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ardis G. Egan Junior High may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Ellen Fletcher Middle (rated 9.4/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Palo Alto), with a very similar rating. Additionally, ATHENA ACADEMY (rated 6.2/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Palo Alto), a more accessible option. For more schools in Los Altos, see our Los Altos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bullis Charter Los Altos | 0.1 mi | 9.7 |
| SCHOOL FOR INDEPENDENT LEARNERS Los Altos | 0.3 mi | — |
| School for Independent Learners Los Altos | 0.3 mi | — |
| Santa Rita Elementary Los Altos | 0.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 9.4 |
| Bowman School Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | — |
| BOWMAN SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 9.3 |
| Los Altos High Los Altos | 0.8 mi | 9.0 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW-LOS ALTOS MONTESSORI CHILDRENS CTR Mountain View | 0.8 mi | — |
| Juana Briones Elementary Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 9.1 |
| Henry M. Gunn High Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 9.2 |
| Gardner Bullis Elementary Los Altos Hills | 1.2 mi | 9.3 |
| Shalem Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | — |
| Almond Elementary Los Altos | 1.2 mi | 8.8 |
| Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | — |
| GIDEON HAUSNER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.4 mi | 7.2 |
| Athena Academy Palo Alto | 1.4 mi | — |
| WALDORF SCHOOL-PENINSULA Mountain View | 1.3 mi | 8.5 |
| ATHENA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Canterbury Christian School Los Altos | 1.4 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94022 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Population
19,993
College Educated
88.7%
Homeownership
80.7%
Avg Commute
23.7 min
Poverty Rate
4%
Median Age
48.3
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| Central Middle San Carlos, CA | 9.2 |
| Garvey (Richard) Intermediate Rosemead, CA | 9.2 |
| Muscatel Middle Rosemead, CA | 9.2 |
| North Star Academy Redwood City, CA | 9.2 |
| Arroyo Vista Middle Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 9.1 |
| Claremont Middle Oakland, CA | 9.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ardis G. Egan Junior High
What grades does Ardis G. Egan Junior High serve?
Ardis G. Egan Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Ardis G. Egan Junior High?
Ardis G. Egan Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 496 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ardis G. Egan Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ardis G. Egan Junior High is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ardis G. Egan Junior High rank in CA?
Ardis G. Egan Junior High ranks #141 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ardis G. Egan Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Ardis G. Egan Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ardis G. Egan Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ardis G. Egan Junior High has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ardis G. Egan Junior High a charter school?
No, Ardis G. Egan Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ardis G. Egan Junior High a Title I school?
No, Ardis G. Egan Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ardis G. Egan Junior High?
9.7% of students at Ardis G. Egan Junior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 496
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 9.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (650) 917-2200
Resources & Links
District
Los Altos Elementary- District Enrollment
- 3,361
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,019
- District Rank
- #4 of 9
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