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Public elementary school · Los Altos Elementary · Los Altos Hills, California

Gardner Bullis Elementary

Gardner Bullis Elementary rates 6.8, right at the middle of Los Altos Elementary's elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.8.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.8this school

6.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Los Altos Elementary median is 6.8.

#3,844 of 9,557 schools in California · Los Altos Elementary: 7 elementary schools rated, median 6.8

The brief

A Los Altos Elementary elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3,844 of 9,557 schools in California and 6 of 9 in Los Altos Elementary.

Gardner Bullis Elementary is listed in Los Altos Elementary, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math85%45 points above the California average of 40%2025 CAASPP
Reading85%38 points above the California average of 47%2025 CAASPP
Proficiency has held near 85% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).2025 CAASPP; 42 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.1
50% of the rating
Academics
9.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 94022; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Gardner Bullis Elementary and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the San Jose school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
88.7%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
4%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
17
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
51
Bikeable
City reported crime
392/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Los Altos Hills. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Los Altos Hills), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Juana Briones Elementary1.8 mi
    9.5Compare →
  2. Santa Rita Elementary1.0 mi
    8.7Compare →
  3. Bullis Charter1.3 mi · charter
    8.6Compare →
  4. Springer Elementary2.0 mi
    7.4Compare →
  5. Barron Park Elementary2.3 mi
    6.9Compare →
  6. Gardner Bullis Elementarythis school
    6.8
  7. Almond Elementary1.6 mi
    6.8Compare →
  8. Covington Elementary1.4 mi
    6.4Compare →
Seven grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and five rate higher than Gardner Bullis Elementary.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Gardner Bullis Elementary

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Gardner Bullis Elementary School operates a website that provides access to various administrative tools, including absence reporting, lunch menus, PowerSchool, a school directory, and a bullying reporting system 1. The school states that it prioritizes innovative teaching methods, a rigorous curriculum, and a commitment to equity 1. Its mission includes ensuring all students have the necessary resources and opportunities to succeed 1. The institution emphasizes collaboration among educators, families, and the community to create a supportive network 1. This network aims to inspire lifelong learning and prepare students for a dynamic world 1. Enrollment is currently open for all students, and the school encourages new students to become a Grizzly 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.gardnerbullis.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Gardner Bullis Elementary serve?

Gardner Bullis Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Gardner Bullis Elementary?

Gardner Bullis Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardner Bullis Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Gardner Bullis Elementary is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gardner Bullis Elementary rank in CA?

Gardner Bullis Elementary ranks #3,844 of 9,557 schools in CA.

What is Gardner Bullis Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Gardner Bullis 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 Gardner Bullis Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gardner Bullis Elementary has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Gardner Bullis Elementary a charter school?

No, Gardner Bullis Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gardner Bullis Elementary a Title I school?

No, Gardner Bullis Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gardner Bullis Elementary?

2.0% of students at Gardner Bullis 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
293
Student-teacher ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Santa Clara County
Phone
(650) 559-3200
Rank in district
#6 of 9
Schools in district
10
District spending per student
$23,019
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.4%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 94022)
19,993
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
48.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.