Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garden Gate Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garden Gate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Garden Gate Elementary School's student population of 512 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garden Gate Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garden Gate Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#383 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
85%
12%
Hispanic
4%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden Gate Elementary School's ranking?
Garden Gate Elementary School is ranked #383 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Garden Gate Elementary School often compared to?
Garden Gate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like L. P. Collins Elementary School, William Faria Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Garden Gate Elementary School?
512 students attend Garden Gate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Garden Gate Elementary School students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden Gate Elementary School?
Garden Gate Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Garden Gate Elementary School offer ?
Garden Gate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Garden Gate Elementary School part of?
Garden Gate Elementary School is part of Cupertino Union School District.
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