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#1713 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 18% in state

L. P. Collins Elementary

Elementary School · Cupertino Union · Cupertino, CA

A Cupertino Union elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10300 Blaney Ave., Cupertino, CA 95014

  • Math 82% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 81% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+36.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+38.5 pts
Overall Proficiency82% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+16.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.8:1
District spending per student$16,193
Chronic Absenteeism11%

Students at L. P. Collins Elementary score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency82%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency81%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 82% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
89%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2016
Math
91%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
90%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
90%
2020*
Math
88%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
88%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
87%
ELA
89%
2024
Math
82%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 88% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

16.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where L. P. Collins Elementary 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 77Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,694/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cupertino), 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

$229,074

Median home value

$2,000,001

Median rent

$3,501/mo

College educated

83%

Homeownership

59.4%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Joseph of Cupertino Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–80.5 mi174Compare →
St. Joseph CupertinoPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.5 mi58Compare →
Rise, Dba Rossinca AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–50.8 mi57Compare →
C. B. Eaton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.6K–50.9 mi478Compare →

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.

Cupertino Union

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#21 of 23
District spending per student
$16,193NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

L. P. Collins Elementary is listed in Cupertino Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About L. P. Collins Elementary

L. P. Collins Elementary is a public elementary school in Cupertino, CA, part of Cupertino Union, serving approximately 491 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,713 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about L. P. Collins Elementary

What grades does L. P. Collins Elementary serve?

L. P. Collins Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend L. P. Collins Elementary?

L. P. Collins Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at L. P. Collins Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at L. P. Collins Elementary is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does L. P. Collins Elementary rank in CA?

L. P. Collins Elementary ranks #1,713 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is L. P. Collins Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

L. P. Collins Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 L. P. Collins Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, L. P. Collins Elementary has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is L. P. Collins Elementary a charter school?

No, L. P. Collins Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is L. P. Collins Elementary a Title I school?

No, L. P. Collins Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for L. P. Collins Elementary?

16.7% of students at L. P. Collins 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
491
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Santa Clara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.0%
Area population (ZIP 95014)
61,109
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
40.7
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 95014; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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