Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
Reported Enrollment
996
students
District
Palo Alto Unified
County Context Score
50/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
480 E. Meadow Dr., Palo Alto, CA, 94306
School District
Palo Alto Unified
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 062961004598
- District ID
- 0629610
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
6–8
Middle · Regular
Enrollment
996 students
School Setting
City: Small
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
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This district context includes 19 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Palo Alto Unified, Santa Clara County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 6–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Palo Alto Unified.
996 students
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle reports 996 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 66 other middle schools in Santa Clara County with enrollment data, 61 report fewer students and 5 report more. The peer median is 648 students.
67 middle schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 660 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
19 district schools
Palo Alto Unified lists 12 primary, 3 middle, 2 high, 2 other schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
12
Middle
3
High
2
Other
2
Nearby context inside Palo Alto Unified
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School Profile FAQ
Is Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Palo Alto Unified.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle with nearby schools?
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle should be compared with 67 middle schools in Santa Clara County, plus other schools in Palo Alto Unified. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle?
Before using Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Palo Alto Unified.
Part of Palo Alto Unified
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle is one of 19 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 10,285 students across 19 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
19
Reported Enrollment
10,285
19 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Addison ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Herbert Hoover ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- El Carmelo ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Escondido ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Fairmeadow ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Duveneck ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Henry M. Gunn High9–12 · HighProfile
- Walter Hays ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Juana Briones ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Ohlone ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
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Santa Clara County Schools
County Context Score
50/100
County-level composite across 411 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.