Christa McAuliffe Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Saratoga. The school is part of the Cupertino Union School District, known for its high academic standards and strong student performance. This highly regarded institution serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade and is named after Christa McAuliffe, an educator who died in the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.
The school takes pride in their educational approach which includes hands-on learning, small group instruction, whole child approach and parent participation in which each student's parent or guardian must volunteer at the school around five hours per week.
Students at Christa McAuliffe Elementary tend to have higher scores than the state and national averages in both English and math. They are also able to take advanced courses; for example, their Algebra 1 participation is 67% as opposed to the state average of 17%, which better prepares them for high school education and beyond.
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School
Public Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
12211 Titus Ave,
Saratoga, CA
Cupertino Union School District
School Details
Head of School
Rick Yee
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
15%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
47.1%
State Average
17.9%
Science
49.1%
State Average
9.9%
Student Diversity
Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
49%
White
30.6%
Two or more races
12.9%
Hispanic
6.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
11/21/2024
My child attended both a regular public school in the district and McAuliffe. We chose McAuliffe for the following reasons:- learning is fun, adapted to child and encourages exploration . in a regular school, there’s one teacher for 24 students. Due to lack of adults, kids have to do spreadsheets mo...
11/20/2024
As parents of two children attending Christa McAuliffe, we couldn't be more satisfied with our experience. This school offers a unique approach to education that aligns with our values and priorities for our kids' growth.What sets Christa McAuliffe apart is its strong focus on social-emotional devel...
9/30/2024
A truly special and fantastic school: McAuliffe's philosophy of hands-on learning, parent participation, and focus on the whole child makes for a wonderfully supportive environment for both elementary schoolers and middle schoolers. In sharp contrast to my own experience with school, our two daughte...
9/28/2024
We love the community. The school has a great academic program; the California curriculum is taught by passionate and empathetic teachers. Deep learning is achieved through small groups, hands-on experience and an integrated curriculum. Parents participate in the class 4 hours/week, or 6 hours for 2...
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List Price Range
$1.3M - $4.9M
Homes For Sale
6
Average Home Value
$3,255,238
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
15%
Household Income
$225,819
% of College Grads
80.7%
Median Age
49
Average House Size
1,961 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
6.5%
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Homes for Rent
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