Below Average
#8129 of 9,539 schools in CA
Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy
Elementary School · Ravenswood City Elementary · East Palo Alto, CA
A Ravenswood City Elementary elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2033 Pulgas Ave., East Palo Alto, CA 94303
- Math 6% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 5% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 5% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 13% (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
80.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,570/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Palo Alto), 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
$148,031
Median home value
$1,825,000
Median rent
$2,710/mo
College educated
48.4%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94303; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Primary School - East Palo AltoPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–4 | 0.1 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| La Scuola International School Silicon ValleyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–1 | 0.2 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Aspire East Palo Alto CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.2 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 564 | Compare → |
| Silicon Valley International SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 585 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ravenswood City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $34,067NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy is listed in Ravenswood City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy
Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy is a public elementary school in East Palo Alto, CA, part of Ravenswood City Elementary, serving approximately 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,129 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy
What grades does Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy serve?
Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy?
Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy rank in CA?
Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy ranks #8,129 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy a charter school?
No, Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy a Title I school?
No, Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy?
80.8% of students at Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy 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
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (650) 329-2888
- Area population (ZIP 94303)
- 47,123
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 94303; 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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