Los Gatos Union Elementary
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.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Strong 76.3/100 | 4 | 51.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle | Strong 75.6/100 | 1 | 48.2% | 6.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Los Gatos Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
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
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
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.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daves Avenue Elementary Los Gatos Union Elementary High Ceiling | 57.5% | Strong 83/100 |
| 2 | Blossom Hill Elementary Los Gatos Union Elementary High Ceiling | 54.7% | Strong 79/100 |
| 3 | Louise Van Meter Elementary Los Gatos Union Elementary High Ceiling | 50.1% | Strong 76/100 |
| 4 | Lexington 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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raymond 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
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- Parent and community engagement levels
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