Braly Elementary

Summary:

Braly Elementary is a public elementary school located in Sunnyvale, California, serving 352 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Santa Clara Unified School District, which is ranked 406 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Braly Elementary has shown mixed academic performance, with strengths in supporting English Language Learner students, who perform exceptionally well compared to their peers statewide. However, the school struggles to support its Hispanic and low-income student populations, who lag behind their counterparts at the district and state levels. The school's performance in Mathematics and Science is notably stronger than in English Language Arts/Literacy, with higher percentages of students scoring proficient or better. Notably, Braly Elementary's performance is generally lower when compared to other nearby elementary schools in the same district and the neighboring Cupertino Union School District, such as Laurelwood Elementary, Cumberland Elementary, and Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary.

A concerning trend at Braly Elementary is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 12.1% in 2017-2018 to 24.5% in 2021-2022, notably higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 27.37% in 2021-2022 to 41.76% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from low-income families. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and adapting to the changing demographics of the school community could be crucial steps in improving Braly Elementary's academic performance and ensuring equitable outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 675 Gail Ave.
       Sunnyvale, CA  94086-8016


(408) 423-1000

District: Santa Clara Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1709th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,119 Help


Students who attend Braly Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Marian A. Peterson Middle
High:    Adrian Wilcox High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  352

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
39.8%
Hispanic:
36.4%
White:
14.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.8% Help


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Compare Details Braly Elementary ranks better than 70.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 10th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.36. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Braly Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (39.8%), Hispanic (36.4%), White (14.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Braly Elementary is 18.1, which is the 6th best among 18 elementary schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Braly Elementary is $11,119, which is the 8th highest among 18 elementary schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Braly Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Braly Elementary 1709th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Braly Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Santa Clara Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Clara Unified 406th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Braly Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Braly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.93 1631st 4809 66.1%
2005 59.88 1747th 4822 63.8%
2006 61.54 1677th 4818 65.2%
2007 57.48 1953rd 5113 61.8%
2008 75.67 1153rd 5113 77.4%
2009 64.72 1696th 5193 67.3%
2010 71.05 1414th 5314 73.4%
2011 60.49 1995th 5377 62.9%
2012 54.14 2390th 5390 55.7%
2013 33.13 3806th 5530 31.2%
2015 54.72 2206th 5611 60.7%
2016 64.99 1765th 5614 68.6%
2017 58.15 2110th 5692 62.9%
2018 76.10 1309th 5662 76.9%
2019 75.79 1353rd 5789 76.6%
2022 80.89 1151st 5883 80.4%
2023 82.73 1067th 5874 81.8%
2024 67.36 1709th 5862 70.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Braly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.41 347th 3246 89.3%
2019 67.35 605th 3275 81.5%
2022 75.00 388th 3311 88.3%
2023 79.06 285th 3250 91.2%
2024 75.90 294th 3160 90.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Braly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.88 3107th 5084 38.9%
2019 42.58 2928th 5173 43.4%
2022 63.30 1498th 5264 71.5%
2023 57.00 1936th 5374 64.0%
2024 37.15 3356th 5511 39.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Braly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.24 1446th 5413 73.3%
2019 76.22 1248th 5492 77.3%
2022 77.43 1226th 5635 78.2%
2023 72.72 1388th 5617 75.3%
2024 66.94 1614th 5605 71.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Braly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.81 1282nd 5431 76.4%
2019 67.80 1602nd 5510 70.9%
2022 81.58 1035th 5663 81.7%
2023 86.01 813th 5650 85.6%
2024 64.61 1762nd 5636 68.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Braly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.26 838th 1071 21.8%
2019 45.92 751st 1149 34.6%
2022 65.95 480th 1154 58.4%
2023 73.40 316th 1190 73.4%
2024 55.70 674th 1203 44.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Braly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.92 2293rd 4830 52.5%
2019 40.91 2897th 4963 41.6%
2022 46.01 2454th 5084 51.7%
2023 36.18 3208th 5098 37.1%
2024 25.95 4028th 5102 21.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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by a parent
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Open Quote School is small, safe, and at a nice location for us. We have had a better year last year but this academic year has seen it going to worse. Leadership has changed and some new teachers and classes are... More
DISAGREE: This school has an effective approach to homework.
Almost no homework in KG. We have heard that other schools do a better job in terms of academics.
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DISAGREE: Teachers at this school are effective.
Some teachers are great but at least one KG teacher is ineffective, unresponsive and lacks communication.
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DISAGREE: Leadership at this school is effective.
New principal is not effective. Doesn't care about parent feedback. Doesn't intend to resolve it to a satisfactory level. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Braly Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 164 17 104 65 1 n/a n/a 0 351
1994 182 15 91 59 2 n/a n/a 0 349
1995 156 20 129 84 1 n/a n/a 0 390
1996 156 20 129 84 1 n/a n/a 0 390
1997 140 22 126 74 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1998 118 22 126 88 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1999 112 21 130 84 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2000 120 15 114 77 1 n/a n/a 0 327
2001 101 9 115 75 1 n/a n/a 6 307
2002 74 11 122 85 0 n/a n/a 15 307
2003 74 11 122 85 0 n/a n/a 15 307
2004 77 13 120 94 0 n/a n/a 15 319
2005 71 16 105 86 0 n/a n/a 41 319
2006 59 19 106 83 0 n/a n/a 40 307
2007 63 18 131 90 0 n/a n/a 34 336
2008 60 10 124 85 n/a n/a n/a 0 279
2009 68 19 132 102 1 2 38 0 362
2010 68 14 140 123 0 0 37 0 382
2011 76 11 150 132 3 0 26 0 398
2012 77 14 176 132 6 0 23 0 428
2013 74 13 169 143 4 1 20 0 424
2014 80 15 200 145 5 3 18 0 466
2015 73 7 192 148 6 3 17 0 446
2016 60 10 197 132 6 6 27 0 438
2017 54 7 195 122 3 4 20 0 405
2018 54 8 212 109 6 4 21 0 414
2019 56 6 204 98 3 5 19 0 391
2020 57 5 202 103 5 6 22 0 400
2021 56 7 186 106 2 3 22 0 382
2022 50 6 163 110 2 7 20 0 358
2023 51 3 140 128 3 3 24 0 352

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Braly Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 351 13.6 25.8 25.4
1994 349 14.6 23.9 30.9
1995 390 15.6 25.0 31.8
1996 390 15.6 25.0 31.8
1997 362 15.0 24.1 31.8
1998 354 17.0 20.8 36.2
1999 347 18.0 19.3 26.5
2000 327 17.5 18.7 23.5
2001 307 16.0 19.2 23.3
2002 307 16.6 18.5 36
2003 307 16.6 18.5 36
2004 319 17.7 18.0 41.8
2005 319 19.0 16.8 51.1
2006 307 15.8 19.4 44.9
2007 336 16.4 20.5 38.7
2008 279 19.6 14.2 38.4
2009 362 18.6 17.1 33.1
2010 382 22.0 17.3 34.3
2011 398 n/a n/a 34.2
2012 428 18.4 23.2 n/a
2013 424 16.8 25.2 36.6
2014 466 19.3 24.1 35.6
2015 446 20.0 22.3 30.7
2016 438 18.0 24.3 30.8
2017 405 16.4 24.6 29.6
2018 414 15.9 26.0 31.4
2019 391 15.4 25.3 26.1
2020 400 n/a n/a 27.5
2021 382 18.4 20.7 28.3
2022 358 19.4 18.4 27.4
2023 352 19.4 18.1 41.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Braly Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 351 13.6 25.8 25.4
1994 349 14.6 23.9 30.9
1995 390 15.6 25.0 31.8
1996 390 15.6 25.0 31.8
1997 362 15.0 24.1 31.8
1998 354 17.0 20.8 36.2
1999 347 18.0 19.3 26.5
2000 327 17.5 18.7 23.5
2001 307 16.0 19.2 23.3
2002 307 16.6 18.5 36
2003 307 16.6 18.5 36
2004 319 17.7 18.0 41.8
2005 319 19.0 16.8 51.1
2006 307 15.8 19.4 44.9
2007 336 16.4 20.5 38.7
2008 279 19.6 14.2 38.4
2009 362 18.6 17.1 33.1
2010 382 22.0 17.3 34.3
2011 398 n/a n/a 34.2
2012 428 18.4 23.2 n/a
2013 424 16.8 25.2 36.6
2014 466 19.3 24.1 35.6
2015 446 20.0 22.3 30.7
2016 438 18.0 24.3 30.8
2017 405 16.4 24.6 29.6
2018 414 15.9 26.0 31.4
2019 391 15.4 25.3 26.1
2020 400 n/a n/a 27.5
2021 382 18.4 20.7 28.3
2022 358 19.4 18.4 27.4
2023 352 19.4 18.1 41.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Braly Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201294.0%0.0%1.0%5.0%98.0%98.0%99.0%95.0%95.0%
201390.0%0.0%0.0%10.0%95.0%95.0%100.0%93.0%97.0%
201498.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%100.0%
201596.0%1.0%0.0%3.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%96.0%
201698.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%99.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201994.0%0.0%0.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
202092.6%0.0%0.0%92.6%
202195.9%1.4%0.0%97.3%95.9%97.3%97.3%
202294.7%0.0%1.3%97.3%96.0%97.3%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Braly Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,119

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Braly Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1353rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1067th of 5874 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Braly Elementary)64.952.9
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Clara Unified)65.755.9
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Braly Elementary)56.160
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Clara Unified)67.357.7
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Braly Elementary)8064.7
 15.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Clara Unified)65.161.8
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Braly Elementary)67.966.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Clara Unified)60.256.9
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Braly Elementary)59.675
 15.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Clara Unified)64.260.8
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Braly Elementary)48.956.9
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Santa Clara Unified)53.450
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Braly Elementary)38.349.1
 10.8%
   5th Grade Science (Santa Clara Unified)46.246.5
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students391352
 10%
African American63
 50%
American Indian33
Asian204140
 31.4%
Hispanic98128
 30.6%
Pacific Islander53
 40%
White5651
 8.9%
Two or More Races1924
 26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.1%41.8%
 15.7%


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Students who attend Braly Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marian A. Peterson Middle
High : Adrian Wilcox High

Braly Elementary ranks 1709th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 352 students attended Braly Elementary.

Students at Braly Elementary are 40% Asian, 36% Hispanic, 14% White, 7% Two or more races.


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