Schools in 95118 — San Jose, California
95118 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 54.3 — 10.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 17.5 to 76.8, a 59.3-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95118 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Branham High with a Scope Score of 77 and 42.7% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 29.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 95118 averages 21.7%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 95118 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95118
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95118 is classified as On the Rise — 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 95118
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Branham High Campbell Union High Strong All-Around | 42.7% | Strong 77/100 |
| 2 | Pioneer High San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 35.3% | Strong 70/100 |
| 3 | Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet San Jose Unified Strong All-Around | 38.6% | Solid 65/100 |
| 4 | Dartmouth Middle Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 41.0% | Solid 64/100 |
| 5 | Lietz Elementary Union Elementary Building Momentum | 42.9% | Solid 61/100 |
| 6 | Reed Elementary San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 34.7% | Solid 56/100 |
| 7 | Almaden Elementary San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 15.4% | Developing 41/100 |
| 8 | John Muir Middle San Jose Unified On the Rise | 16.5% | Developing 39/100 |
| 9 | Broadway High San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 18/100 |
Schools in 95118 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 95118
- 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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