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Duveneck Elementary School vs. Addison Elementary School

Should you attend Duveneck Elementary School or Addison Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Duveneck Elementary School
705 Alester Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Addison Elementary School
650 Addison Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Duveneck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Addison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Duveneck Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Addison 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 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
349 students
338 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Duveneck Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Addison Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Duveneck Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Addison Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Duveneck Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Addison Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Duveneck Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palo Alto Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Addison Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palo Alto Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#156 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
#441 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Duveneck Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Addison Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 1% in CA)
75-79%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Duveneck Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palo Alto Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Addison Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palo Alto Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Duveneck Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palo Alto Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Addison Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palo Alto Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 1% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Duveneck Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Addison Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
64
59
Grade 1 Students
54
50
Grade 2 Students
46
56
Grade 3 Students
69
68
Grade 4 Students
68
58
Grade 5 Students
48
47

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Addison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Palo Alto Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
39%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Duveneck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palo Alto Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Addison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palo Alto Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Duveneck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palo Alto Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Addison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palo Alto Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Duveneck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palo Alto Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Addison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palo Alto Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
22%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Duveneck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palo Alto Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Addison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palo Alto Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Duveneck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Palo Alto Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Addison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Palo Alto Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
13%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Duveneck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palo Alto Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Addison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palo Alto Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.74
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Duveneck Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palo Alto Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Addison Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palo Alto Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Duveneck Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palo Alto Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Addison Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palo Alto Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Duveneck Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palo Alto Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Addison Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palo Alto Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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