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Los Gatos Union Elementary

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 76.2/100

Los Gatos Union Elementary has 5 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 76.2/100 — 32.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Daves Avenue Elementary at 83/100, where 57.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,677 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 6.2%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
76.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
16.4
66.7 – 83.2
Avg Exceeded %
51.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
6.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryStrong
76.3/100
451.7%6.1%
MiddleStrong
75.6/100
148.2%6.7%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Los Gatos Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
76.3
avg score · 4 schools
+1 more elementary schools
Middle
75.6
avg score · 1 school

District Analysis

Strongest level: Los Gatos Union Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 76.3.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +3.6pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.

Consistency: Score range of 16.4 points — moderately consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 6.2%, 11.9pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.7%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Daves Avenue Elementary leads the district at 83 with 57.5% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Los Gatos Union Elementary

3 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
9.9%
White
49.5%
Asian
26.0%
Black
1.1%
Other
13.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
7%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Los Gatos Union Elementary spends $16,677 per student in current expenditures — $1,863 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$16,677
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,710
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 40.6%
$11,859 → $16,677
Spending Efficiency
4.57
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 66%Support 32%Other 2%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$83,194–$159,362
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
165
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (4)

Los Gatos Union Elementary has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 76.3 — 32.6 points above the state average of 43.8. 3 of 4 elementary schools score above 70.

District-wide growth averages +3.6pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Daves Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 83 and 57.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Daves Avenue Elementary
Los Gatos Union Elementary High Ceiling
57.5%Strong
83/100
2Blossom Hill Elementary
Los Gatos Union Elementary High Ceiling
54.7%Strong
79/100
3Louise Van Meter Elementary
Los Gatos Union Elementary High Ceiling
50.1%Strong
76/100
4Lexington Elementary
Los Gatos Union Elementary Strong All-Around
44.6%Solid
67/100

Middle Schools (1)

Los Gatos Union Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 75.6 — 35.1 points above the state average of 40.5. 1 of 1 middle schools score above 70.

District-wide growth averages +2.9pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Raymond J. Fisher Middle with a Scope Score of 76 and 48.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Raymond J. Fisher Middle
Los Gatos Union Elementary Strong All-Around
48.2%Strong
76/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Los Gatos Union Elementary

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Los Gatos Union Elementary a good school district?
Los Gatos Union Elementary has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 76.2/100, which is 32.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 51.0% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Los Gatos Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Los Gatos Union Elementary is Daves Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 83/100 and 57.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Los Gatos Union Elementary spend per student?
Los Gatos Union Elementary spends $16,677 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Los Gatos Union Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Los Gatos Union Elementary range from $83,194–$159,362 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.