Schools in 95035 — Milpitas, California
95035 has 14 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 63.1 — 19.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.6 to 81.7, a 53.1-point spread. 7 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95035 schools perform
The top-ranked school is John Sinnott Elementary with a Scope Score of 82 and 61.4% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 38.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95035. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95035 averages 15.5%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 95035 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95035
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95035 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 95035
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Sinnott Elementary Milpitas Unified High Ceiling | 61.4% | Strong 82/100 |
| 2 | Mabel Mattos Elementary Milpitas Unified High Ceiling | 59.0% | Strong 79/100 |
| 3 | Curtner Elementary Milpitas Unified High Ceiling | 57.0% | Strong 77/100 |
| 4 | Milpitas High Milpitas Unified Strong All-Around | 40.0% | Strong 73/100 |
| 5 | Rancho Milpitas Middle Milpitas Unified Strong All-Around | 42.9% | Strong 71/100 |
| 6 | Anthony Spangler Elementary Milpitas Unified Growth Engine | 46.3% | Strong 71/100 |
| 7 | Marshall Pomeroy Elementary Milpitas Unified Building Momentum | 44.2% | Strong 71/100 |
| 8 | Pearl Zanker Elementary Milpitas Unified Building Momentum | 41.5% | Solid 65/100 |
| 9 | Milpitas Middle College High Milpitas Unified Building Momentum | 30.4% | Solid 62/100 |
| 10 | Joseph Weller Elementary Milpitas Unified Growth Engine | 39.3% | Solid 60/100 |
| 11 | William Burnett Elementary Milpitas Unified Building Momentum | 37.3% | Solid 60/100 |
| 12 | Alexander Rose Elementary Milpitas Unified Building Momentum | 22.2% | Developing 47/100 |
| 13 | Robert Randall World Languages Milpitas Unified Building Momentum | 17.8% | Developing 39/100 |
| 14 | Calaveras Hills Milpitas Unified Building Momentum | 2.6% | Needs Support 29/100 |
Schools in 95035 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95035
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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