Schools in 95050 — Santa Clara, California
95050 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.4 — 4.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.7 to 77.5, a 49.8-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95050 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Washington Open Elementary with a Scope Score of 78 and 49.4% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 25.6% 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 4.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95050. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95050 averages 15.7%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 95050 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95050
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95050 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 95050
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Open Elementary Santa Clara Unified Growth Engine | 49.4% | Strong 78/100 |
| 2 | Buchser Middle Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum | 24.5% | Developing 48/100 |
| 3 | Westwood Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum | 23.6% | Developing 46/100 |
| 4 | C. W. Haman Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum | 18.9% | Developing 42/100 |
| 5 | Scott Lane Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum | 11.5% | Needs Support 28/100 |
Schools in 95050 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 95050
- 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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