Excellent
#160 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 2% in state
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Middle School · Palo Alto Unified · Palo Alto, CA
A Palo Alto Unified middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
750 North California Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94303
- Math 73% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 76% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 97Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,256/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palo Alto), 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
$148,031
Median home value
$1,825,000
Median rent
$2,710/mo
College educated
48.4%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94303; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–7 | 1.0 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Hope Technology SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Living Wisdom School of Palo AltoPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Silicon Valley International SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 585 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Palo Alto Unified
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #7 of 17
- District spending per student
- $28,533NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle is listed in Palo Alto Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle is a public middle school in Palo Alto, CA, part of Palo Alto Unified, serving approximately 760 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #160 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
What grades does Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle serve?
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle?
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle has an enrollment of approximately 760 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle rank in CA?
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle ranks #160 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 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 Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle a charter school?
No, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle a Title I school?
No, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle?
15.3% of students at Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 760
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (408) 494-8120
- Area population (ZIP 94303)
- 47,123
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 94303; 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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