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#3953 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 41% in state
Gabriela Mistral Elementary
Elementary School · Mountain View Whisman · Mountain View, CA
A Mountain View Whisman elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
505 Escuela Ave., Mountain View, CA 94040
- Math 48% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gabriela Mistral Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 52% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gabriela Mistral Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,103/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mountain View), 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
$184,494
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,017/mo
College educated
77.9%
Homeownership
36.2%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94040; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariano Castro ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Mountain View-los Altos Montessori Childrens CtrPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| St Paul Lutheran Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Khan Lab SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 40 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mountain View Whisman
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $22,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gabriela Mistral Elementary is listed in Mountain View Whisman; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gabriela Mistral Elementary
Gabriela Mistral Elementary is a public elementary school in Mountain View, CA, part of Mountain View Whisman, serving approximately 380 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,953 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gabriela Mistral Elementary
What grades does Gabriela Mistral Elementary serve?
Gabriela Mistral Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Gabriela Mistral Elementary?
Gabriela Mistral Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gabriela Mistral Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gabriela Mistral Elementary is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gabriela Mistral Elementary rank in CA?
Gabriela Mistral Elementary ranks #3,953 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Gabriela Mistral Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gabriela Mistral Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Gabriela Mistral Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gabriela Mistral Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Gabriela Mistral Elementary a charter school?
No, Gabriela Mistral Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gabriela Mistral Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gabriela Mistral Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gabriela Mistral Elementary?
52.4% of students at Gabriela Mistral 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
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (650) 526-3575
- Area population (ZIP 94040)
- 35,581
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
Official sources & links
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 94040; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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