Our advanced STEAM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) curriculum is a sequenced and balanced approach to learning that prepares students to excel.
In nationwide standardized ERB testing, Stratford students outperform the independent school average by a widening margin as the grade level increases.
First California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.
Recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEM education.
Full accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Giving Back
Stratford Cares is a core part of our curriculum that encourages students to support those in need within their communities and globally. Teachers guide them through the process of selecting a charitable organization and students work together to brainstorm, develop, and execute a plan to raise funds.
Middle School Honors Highlights
Math
National American Mathematics Contest 8: 3 students earned distinguished Honor Roll (Top 1% nationwide), 39 students earned Honor Roll (Top 5%)
California Math League: 2 Teams in 1st Place in State and 1 team in 2nd Place
Math Olympiad: Team Top 20%
Science & Engineering
National Broadcom MASTERS Science & Engineering Competition: 5 students placed Top 300 nationwide
Synopsys Science & Technology
Championship: Students from 4 Stratford schools received 41 of 561 awards (55 schools represented), Outstanding School Awards
Future City National Competition: 5 teams placed Top 5 in Northern CA region, 1 Team placed 7th in national competition
Orange County Science & Engineering Fair: 2 students received Top Honors in their category and qualified for state
Overall Academics
National Academic Quiz Tournaments - National Championship: 8th out of 176 schools nationwide
Bay Area Spelling Bee (National Qualifier): 3 students qualified for 51 regional spots
National Geographic State Geography Bee: 4 students qualified for 100 statewide spots
State Middle School Debate Championships: State champions 1st Place - Lincoln-Douglas Debate 2nd Place - Public Forum Top 3 positions in Middle School Congressional Debate
Stratford Prep offers an accelerated curriculum, where students sharpen critical thinking skills and learn to thrive in a transforming world, ensuring the graduates will be prepared to succeed at the top 50 universities and colleges in the country.
Our AP exam results speak for themselves:
4.34 school avg AP Computer Science A (3.21 global
avg), 4.31 school avg AP Computer Science Principles (2.9 global average), 4.71 school avg AP
Chinese (4.09 global average), and 3.99 school avg AP World History (3.04 global average)
The Stratford Difference
Our advanced STEAM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) curriculum is a sequenced and balanced approach to learning that prepares students to excel.
In nationwide standardized ERB testing, Stratford students outperform the independent school average by a widening margin as the grade level increases.
First California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.
Recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEM education.
Full accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Giving Back
Stratford Cares is a core part of our curriculum that encourages students to support those in need within their communities and globally. Teachers guide them through the process of selecting a charitable organization and students work together to brainstorm, develop, and execute a plan to raise funds.
Middle School Honors Highlights
Math
National American Mathematics Contest 8: 3 students earned distinguished Honor Roll (Top 1% nationwide), 39 students earned Honor Roll (Top 5%)
California Math League: 2 Teams in 1st Place in State and 1 team in 2nd Place
Math Olympiad: Team Top 20%
Science & Engineering
National Broadcom MASTERS Science & Engineering Competition: 5 students placed Top 300 nationwide
Synopsys Science & Technology Championship: Students from 4 Stratford schools received 41 of 561 awards (55 schools represented), Outstanding School Awards
Future City National Competition: 5 teams placed Top 5 in Northern CA region, 1 Team placed 7th in national competition
Orange County Science & Engineering Fair: 2 students received Top Honors in their category and qualified for state
Overall Academics
National Academic Quiz Tournaments - National Championship: 8th out of 176 schools nationwide
Bay Area Spelling Bee (National Qualifier): 3 students qualified for 51 regional spots
National Geographic State Geography Bee: 4 students qualified for 100 statewide spots
State Middle School Debate Championships: State champions
1st Place - Lincoln-Douglas Debate
2nd Place - Public Forum
Top 3 positions in Middle School Congressional Debate
Next Stop, High School
The next step for Stratford Middle School students is Stratford Preparatory High School.
Stratford Prep offers an accelerated curriculum, where students sharpen critical thinking skills and learn to thrive in a transforming world, ensuring the graduates will be prepared to succeed at the top 50 universities and colleges in the country.
Our AP exam results speak for themselves: 4.34 school avg AP Computer Science A (3.21 global avg), 4.31 school avg AP Computer Science Principles (2.9 global average), 4.71 school avg AP Chinese (4.09 global average), and 3.99 school avg AP World History (3.04 global average)
Other notable high school acceptances include:
Bay Area
Orange County
College Acceptance
Stratford School alumni attend notable top-ranked colleges and universities throughout the country.