Excellent
#364 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Christa Mcauliffe
Elementary School · Cupertino Union · Saratoga, CA
A Cupertino Union elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12211 Titus Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070
- Math 78% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Christa Mcauliffe score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 77% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Christa Mcauliffe sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Average699/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saratoga), 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
$240,980
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
80.8%
Homeownership
86.6%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95070; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Muir ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 542 | Compare → |
| Blue Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Action Day Schools EL QuitoPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.9 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Primary Plus EL Quito SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.9 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cupertino Union
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #7 of 23
- District spending per student
- $16,193NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Christa Mcauliffe is listed in Cupertino Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Christa Mcauliffe
Christa Mcauliffe is a public elementary school in Saratoga, CA, part of Cupertino Union, serving approximately 376 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #364 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Christa Mcauliffe
What grades does Christa Mcauliffe serve?
Christa Mcauliffe serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe?
Christa Mcauliffe has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe?
The student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Christa Mcauliffe rank in CA?
Christa Mcauliffe ranks #364 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Christa Mcauliffe's MySchoolScout rating?
Christa Mcauliffe has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Christa Mcauliffe?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Christa Mcauliffe has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Christa Mcauliffe a charter school?
No, Christa Mcauliffe is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Christa Mcauliffe a Title I school?
No, Christa Mcauliffe is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Christa Mcauliffe?
6.9% of students at Christa Mcauliffe 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.6%
- Phone
- (408) 253-4696
- Area population (ZIP 95070)
- 31,383
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 51.3
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 95070; 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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