Schools in 95117 — San Jose, California
95117 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.8 — 11.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 29.3 to 38.6, a 9.3-point spread.
How 95117 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Lynhaven Elementary with a Scope Score of 39 and 17.6% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 8.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95117. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95117 averages 34.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 95117 compares to nearby zip codes
All schools in 95117
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lynhaven Elementary Campbell Union Building Momentum | 17.6% | Developing 39/100 |
| 2 | Boynton High Campbell Union High Building Momentum | 1.7% | Developing 30/100 |
| 3 | Leroy Anderson Elementary Moreland Building Momentum | 10.3% | Needs Support 29/100 |
Schools in 95117 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 95117
- 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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