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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at El Toro Health Science Academy this year?
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Enrollment
456
Elementary
DISTRICT 502 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MORGAN HILL UNIFIED·NCES 062583009937
El Toro Health Science Academy
455 East Main Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037 · (408) 201-6380 · Santa Clara County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL456 STUDENTS
C
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Scored higher than 26% of California public elementary schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- FBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
21.5:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.8:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
160 students
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 109 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 72 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 66 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 61 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 76 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 72 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (109) is 51% larger than its 5th grade class (72).
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
40.0%
CA avg 49.1% . +9.0pp since 2014
Math
38.1%
CA avg 37.7% . +8.1pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 40 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 38 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 9 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 8 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 15.7% | 24.3% | 20.0% | 40.0% |
| Math | 11.4% | 26.7% | 22.4% | 39.5% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 40.0% | 38.1% |
| 2023-24 | 46.1% | 41.7% |
| 2022-23 | 43.0% | 34.1% |
| 2021-22 | 45.2% | 36.9% |
| 2018-19 | 35.3% | 35.3% |
| 2017-18 | 34.1% | 29.9% |
| 2016-17 | 37.6% | 29.9% |
| 2015-16 | 38.0% | 38.0% |
| 2014-15 | 31.0% | 30.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
UNDERPERFORMING
Bottom 10% of CA schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
41.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
59.0%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-17.3pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 42% of students here test proficient in math and reading, below the roughly 59% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations compares each school with others at the same poverty level, not by raw scores, so a school lands here when its results trail those comparable schools, which is not the same as having low scores. A higher-scoring school can still fall in this tier if similar schools score higher still.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like El Toro Health Science Academy
El Toro Health Science Academy's state test result (41.6% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Toro Health Science Academy this school | 456 | 35.1% | 41.6% |
| William McKinley Elementary Burbank | 440 | 37.3% | 43.5% |
| Walt Disney Elementary Burbank | 419 | 37.0% | 53.3% |
| Allen Avenue Elementary San Dimas | 467 | 36.8% | 56.6% |
| Micheltorena Street Elementary Los Angeles | 388 | 39.9% | 59.2% |
| Campus Canyon Elementary Moorpark | 545 | 35.2% | 55.8% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where El Toro Health Science Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Santa Clara County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.6% | #2,332 of 5,151 | #146 of 226 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 38.1% | #2,433 of 5,172 ▼ 373 | #151 of 226 ▼ 7 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 40.0% | #2,931 of 5,172 ▼ 749 | #154 of 226 ▼ 10 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -2.0pp | #1,227 of 5,116 | #95 of 225 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 456 | #2,951 of 5,915 | #105 of 255 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.5:1 | #1,839 of 5,352 | #111 of 247 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 64.8% | #1,285 of 5,354 | #86 of 247 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 35.1% | #4,557 of 5,625 | #125 of 252 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +17.5% | #297 of 1,139 | #8 of 36 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
456
-13 (-3%) vs 2020
+71% since 1990-91, when it was 267
Student : Teacher
21.5:1
was 26.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 456 | 21.2 | 21.5:1 | 35% (160) |
| 2023-24 | 462 | 20.2 | 22.9:1 | 38% (177) |
| 2022-23 | 485 | 18.7 | 25.9:1 | 38% (184) |
| 2020-21 | 469 | 18 | 26.1:1 | 42% (199) |
| 2017-18 | 388 | 15 | 25.9:1 | 48% (188) |
| 2015-16 | 450 | 17 | 26.5:1 | 47% (213) |
| 2010-11 | 534 | N/A | N/A | 41% (218) |
| 2000-01 | 645 | 30 | 21.5:1 | 22% (144) |
| 1990-91 | 267 | 9 | 29.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for El Toro Health Science Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 18% (388 to 456); teachers up 41% (15 to 21.2).
About El Toro Health Science Academy
El Toro Health Science Academy is an elementary school in Morgan Hill, California, reachable at (408) 201-6380. It serves 456 students in kindergarten through 5.
The 13 schools of Morgan Hill Unified, including El Toro Health Science Academy, enroll 7,810 students.
El Toro Health Science Academy is 51% Hispanic by enrollment. Beyond that, enrollment is 26% White, 14% multiracial, and 8% Asian. In Santa Clara County overall, about 25% of residents are Hispanic. El Toro Health Science Academy's diversity index is 65%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school reported 21.2 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 21.5:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Eligible students account for 35% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. For comparison, public schools in Santa Clara County average 37%.
Measured against California public elementary schools, El Toro Health Science Academy receives a C. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
Schools in California with a similar free or reduced-price lunch share are predicted to post an average proficiency rate on state tests near 59.0%. El Toro Health Science Academy posts 41.6%, 17.3 points below that, which places it in the bottom 10% statewide on BeatsExpectations.
In Santa Clara County (population about 1,902,047), the median household income is $164,281, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 57% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 4%. There are 412 public schools in Santa Clara County, enrolling about 230,059 students in all.
The closest public school to El Toro Health Science Academy is Lewis H. Britton Middle, about 0.5 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. Of 8 schools in the immediate area with test results, El Toro Health Science Academy ranks 4th on average proficiency.
Its location is classified as Suburb: Mid-size by the National Center for Education Statistics.
The school enrolled 456 students in 2024-25, 13 fewer than the 469 it had in 2020-21. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (21.5:1) than in 2020-21 (26.1:1).
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss school safety, transportation, and start times at El Toro Health Science Academy. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Santa Clara County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,902,047
Census ACS
Median income
$164,281
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
412
230,059 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Morgan Hill Unified
- Ann Sobrato HighHigh · 1,511 students
- Live Oak HighHigh · 1,101 students
- Jackson Academy of Music and Math (JAMM)Elementary · 690 students
- Nordstrom ElementaryElementary · 645 students
- San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science AcademyElementary · 643 students
- Lewis H. Britton MiddleMiddle · 637 students
Other schools in Morgan Hill
- Ann Sobrato HighHigh · 1,511 students
- Live Oak HighHigh · 1,101 students
- Jackson Academy of Music and Math (JAMM)Elementary · 690 students
- Charter School of Morgan HillElementary · 654 students
- Nordstrom ElementaryElementary · 645 students
- Lewis H. Britton MiddleMiddle · 637 students
Nearby schools
- Lewis H. Britton Middle0.5 mi · 637
- P. A. Walsh STEAM Academy0.9 mi · 359
- Voices College-Bound Language Academy at Morgan Hill1.1 mi · 338
- Live Oak High1.2 mi · 1,101
- Nordstrom Elementary1.2 mi · 645
- Barrett Elementary1.3 mi · 374
Frequently asked questions
About El Toro Health Science AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at El Toro Health Science Academy?
El Toro Health Science Academy enrolls approximately 456 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does El Toro Health Science Academy serve?
El Toro Health Science Academy serves grades KG-05.
How many students per teacher at El Toro Health Science Academy?
Approximately 21.5:1 students per teacher at El Toro Health Science Academy.
How diverse is El Toro Health Science Academy?
El Toro Health Science Academy reports a student body of 26% White, 51% Hispanic, 1% Black, 8% Asian, 14% Two or more.
Who oversees El Toro Health Science Academy?
El Toro Health Science Academy is overseen by Morgan Hill Unified in Santa Clara County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.