Below Average
#7727 of 9,539 schools in CA
P. A. Walsh Steam Academy
Elementary School · Morgan Hill Unified · Morgan Hill, CA
A Morgan Hill Unified elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
353 West Main Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037
- Math 23% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 16% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at P. A. Walsh Steam Academy score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (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
71.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where P. A. Walsh Steam Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,717/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morgan Hill), 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
$158,256
Median home value
$1,152,400
Median rent
$2,242/mo
College educated
43.8%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Catherine ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| St Catherine Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Crossroads Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| EL Toro Health Science AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 462 | 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.
Morgan Hill Unified
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #11 of 13
- District spending per student
- $16,077NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
P. A. Walsh Steam Academy is listed in Morgan Hill Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About P. A. Walsh Steam Academy
P. A. Walsh Steam Academy is a public elementary school in Morgan Hill, CA, part of Morgan Hill Unified, serving approximately 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,727 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about P. A. Walsh Steam Academy
What grades does P. A. Walsh Steam Academy serve?
P. A. Walsh Steam Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend P. A. Walsh Steam Academy?
P. A. Walsh Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at P. A. Walsh Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at P. A. Walsh Steam Academy is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does P. A. Walsh Steam Academy rank in CA?
P. A. Walsh Steam Academy ranks #7,727 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is P. A. Walsh Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
P. A. Walsh Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 P. A. Walsh Steam Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, P. A. Walsh Steam Academy has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is P. A. Walsh Steam Academy a charter school?
No, P. A. Walsh Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is P. A. Walsh Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, P. A. Walsh Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for P. A. Walsh Steam Academy?
71.7% of students at P. A. Walsh Steam 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
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (408) 201-6500
- Area population (ZIP 95037)
- 51,517
- Area average commute
- 34.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 95037; 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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