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Schools in 95054 — Santa Clara, California

95054 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.6 — 9.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 36.8 to 69.0, a 32.2-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
53.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.2
36.8 – 69.0
Avg Exceeded %
33.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
16.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 95054 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Don Callejon with a Scope Score of 69 and 50.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 33.5% 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 8.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95054. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95054 averages 16.0%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 95054 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95054
95054Santa Clara4Solid
53.6/100
—
95051Santa Clara13Solid
57.1/100
+3.5
95050Santa Clara5Developing
48.4/100
-5.2
95060Santa Cruz7Solid
52.1/100
-1.5
95062Santa Cruz11Developing
41.7/100
-11.9

School archetypes in 95054

2 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 95054

#SchoolExceededScore
1Don Callejon
Santa Clara Unified Strong All-Around
50.9%Solid
69/100
2Mission Early College High
Santa Clara Unified Strong All-Around
45.9%Solid
66/100
3Kathryn Hughes Elementary
Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum
19.2%Developing
42/100
4Montague Elementary
Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum
17.9%Developing
37/100

Schools in 95054 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 95054

  • 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Santa Clara good?
Santa Clara's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.6/100, which is 9.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 33.5% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Santa Clara?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Santa Clara is Don Callejon with a Scope Score of 69/100 and 50.9% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Santa Clara schools compare to the state average?
Santa Clara elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 33.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 36.8 to 69.0, a 32.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Santa Clara?
Santa Clara has 4 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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