Excellent
#704 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 7% in state
Georgina P. Blach Junior High
Middle School · Los Altos Elementary · Los Altos, CA
A Los Altos Elementary middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1120 Covington Rd., Los Altos, CA 94024
- Math 85% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 86% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Georgina P. Blach Junior High score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 61 points since 2020, reaching 86% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (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 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Georgina P. Blach Junior High 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 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Altos), 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
$250,001
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
85.1%
Homeownership
88.1%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94024; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Altos Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–11 | 1.0 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Isaac Newton Graham MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 870 | Compare → |
| Sunnyvale MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 1,037 | Compare → |
| St Stephen Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–8 | 1.8 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Altos Elementary
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $23,019NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Georgina P. Blach Junior High is listed in Los Altos Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Georgina P. Blach Junior High
Georgina P. Blach Junior High is a public middle school in Los Altos, CA, part of Los Altos Elementary, serving approximately 404 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #704 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Georgina P. Blach Junior High
What grades does Georgina P. Blach Junior High serve?
Georgina P. Blach Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Georgina P. Blach Junior High?
Georgina P. Blach Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgina P. Blach Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgina P. Blach Junior High is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Georgina P. Blach Junior High rank in CA?
Georgina P. Blach Junior High ranks #704 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Georgina P. Blach Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Georgina P. Blach Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Georgina P. Blach Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Georgina P. Blach Junior High has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Georgina P. Blach Junior High a charter school?
No, Georgina P. Blach Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Georgina P. Blach Junior High a Title I school?
No, Georgina P. Blach Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Georgina P. Blach Junior High?
3.2% of students at Georgina P. Blach Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 934-3800
- Area population (ZIP 94024)
- 23,673
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
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 94024; 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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