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Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School

480 E. Meadow Dr.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 996 students in grades 6-8, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle 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 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 996 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School's student population of 996 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
996 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#254 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
46%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
27%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School's ranking?
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School is ranked #254 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School often compared to?
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellen Fletcher Middle School, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School?
996 students attend Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School?
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School offer ?
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School part of?
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School is part of Palo Alto Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School located?
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School is located in the Fairmeadow neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Fairmeadow.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 996 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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