Below Average
#7980 of 9,539 schools in CA
Barrett Elementary
Elementary School · Morgan Hill Unified · Morgan Hill, CA
A Morgan Hill Unified elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
895 Barrett Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037
- Math 25% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barrett Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,717/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morgan Hill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$158,256
Median home value
$1,152,400
Median rent
$2,242/mo
College educated
43.8%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voices College-bound Language Academy at Morgan HillCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Nordstrom ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 623 | Compare → |
| EL Toro Health Science AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Paradise Valley Engineering AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 403 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Morgan Hill Unified
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 13
- District spending per student
- $16,077NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barrett Elementary is listed in Morgan Hill Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barrett Elementary
Barrett Elementary is a public elementary school in Morgan Hill, CA, part of Morgan Hill Unified, serving approximately 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,980 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barrett Elementary
What grades does Barrett Elementary serve?
Barrett Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Barrett Elementary?
Barrett Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrett Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrett Elementary is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barrett Elementary rank in CA?
Barrett Elementary ranks #7,980 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Barrett Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Barrett Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Barrett Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barrett Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Barrett Elementary a charter school?
No, Barrett Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barrett Elementary a Title I school?
No, Barrett Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barrett Elementary?
61.8% of students at Barrett Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (408) 201-6340
- Area population (ZIP 95037)
- 51,517
- Area average commute
- 34.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95037; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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