Schools in 95116 — San Jose, California
95116 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.1 — 14.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.9 to 33.7, a 10.8-point spread.
How 95116 schools perform
The top-ranked school is San Jose High with a Scope Score of 34 and 10.2% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 95116 averages 23.1%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 95116 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95116
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95116 are classified as On the Rise (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 95116
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose High San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 10.2% | Developing 34/100 |
| 2 | Adelante Dual Language Academy II Alum Rock Union Elementary On the Rise | 6.0% | Developing 33/100 |
| 3 | Learning in an Urban Community with High Achieveme Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum | 8.3% | Developing 32/100 |
| 4 | Renaissance at Mathson Alum Rock Union Elementary On the Rise | 7.3% | Developing 31/100 |
| 5 | San Antonio Elementary Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum | 6.7% | Developing 31/100 |
| 6 | McKinley Elementary Franklin-McKinley Elementary Building Momentum | 5.6% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 7 | Aptitud Community Academy at Goss Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum | 9.7% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 8 | Selma Olinder Elementary San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 4.0% | Needs Support 23/100 |
Schools in 95116 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 95116
- 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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