Ponderosa Elementary School

Ponderosa Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
804 Ponderosa Ave,  Sunnyvale, CA
Ponderosa Park Neighborhood
Santa Clara Unified School District
4.8
518 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Alissa Metlzer
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
61%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.5%

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
3
Equity
5
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
39.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
22.8%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
45.1%
Hispanic
31.1%
White
19%
Two or more races
2.8%
Black
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 19 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/7/2025
My son attended this school from 2nd to 3rd grade. When we first arrived in the United States, I relied heavily on school ratings, not fully understanding how they were calculated. I assumed that a 6/10 rating meant an average school. But let me tell you— the teachers at Ponderosa truly know their c...
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5.0 parent
2/7/2023
My son completed elementary school last year at Ponderosa. He was in Ponderosa since kindergarten. Our experience has been absolutely great from the beginning. Within two weeks of joining kindergarten, my son began to read which he could not in a private pre-k school. This school has great teachers...
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5.0 parent
8/29/2021
I am very happy with the school...My daughter went to this school from 1st grade to 5th grade...last year she graduated from ponderosa...she loved her school and teachers..all the staff is very hard working...I am very pleased with her progress over the years...even the office staff is very helpful....
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5.0 parent
1/29/2021
This school is a gem! It is not a score 10, but I have did quite a bit of research and compared with several schools with scores 9 or 10, and I still decided to join this school. We have been with the school for 4 years. I believe I have made the right decision. The teachers are extremely nice. The...
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