Scott Lane Elementary

Scott Lane Elementary is a regular public elementary school in Santa Clara, California. The school serves kindergarten through fifth grade and has an enrollment of 410 students with 19 full-time equivalent teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio stands at 21.6:1, providing a moderate level of individual attention for each student.

Scott Lane Elementary's MySchoolScout rating is 4.7 out of 10, and it ranks 38th percentile in the state, placing it at number 5912 among California’s 9566 schools. The school’s academic score reflects an area with room for improvement: ELA/Reading proficiency sits at 30%, while Math proficiency is slightly lower at 28%. Located in a mid-size city, Scott Lane Elementary benefits from the resources and diversity of Santa Clara's urban environment.

While there are areas where the school could focus on academic growth, it remains an integral part of its community.

While current test scores at Scott Lane Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Scott Lane Elementary is 21.6:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.