Palo Alto Unified Elementary Schools
12 schools ranked by composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.
District performance overview
Palo Alto Unified has 12 ranked elementary schools averaging a composite score of 72.8 — 27.2 points above the state average of 45.5. Scores range from 56.5 to 82.9.
The highest-scoring school is Herbert Hoover Elementary with a composite of 82.9 and 79.2% exceeding standard.
District-wide chronic absenteeism averages 9.7%, above the state average of 18.7%.
Avg Composite
72.8
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
26.4
56.5 – 82.9
Avg Exceeded %
60.3%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
12
With composite scores