Excellent
#514 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 5% in state
Isaac Newton Graham Middle
Middle School · Mountain View Whisman · Mountain View, CA
A Mountain View Whisman middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1175 Castro St., Mountain View, CA 94040
- Math 56% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Isaac Newton Graham Middle score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 57% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Isaac Newton Graham Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 92Biker’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–8 | 1.2 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Georgina P. Blach Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 7–8 | 1.3 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| German Intl School of Silicon ValleyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Los Altos Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–11 | 1.8 mi | 191 | 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.
Mountain View Whisman
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Isaac Newton Graham Middle is listed in Mountain View Whisman; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Isaac Newton Graham Middle
Isaac Newton Graham Middle is a public middle school in Mountain View, CA, part of Mountain View Whisman, serving approximately 870 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #514 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Isaac Newton Graham Middle
What grades does Isaac Newton Graham Middle serve?
Isaac Newton Graham Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Isaac Newton Graham Middle?
Isaac Newton Graham Middle has an enrollment of approximately 870 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isaac Newton Graham Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Isaac Newton Graham Middle is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Isaac Newton Graham Middle rank in CA?
Isaac Newton Graham Middle ranks #514 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Isaac Newton Graham Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Isaac Newton Graham Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Isaac Newton Graham Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Isaac Newton Graham Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Isaac Newton Graham Middle a charter school?
No, Isaac Newton Graham Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Isaac Newton Graham Middle a Title I school?
No, Isaac Newton Graham Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Isaac Newton Graham Middle?
27.7% of students at Isaac Newton Graham 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
- 870
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (650) 965-9292
- Area population (ZIP 94040)
- 35,581
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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