Schools in 95120 — San Jose, California
95120 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 72.9 — 29.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 51.0 to 86.2, a 35.2-point spread. 7 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95120 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Leland High with a Scope Score of 86 and 56.5% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 50.9% 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 95120 averages 10.2%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 95120 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95120
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95120 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 95120
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leland High San Jose Unified High Ceiling | 56.5% | Strong 86/100 |
| 2 | Williams Elementary San Jose Unified High Ceiling | 63.6% | Strong 82/100 |
| 3 | Graystone Elementary San Jose Unified High Ceiling | 57.3% | Strong 76/100 |
| 4 | Bret Harte Middle San Jose Unified High Ceiling | 51.0% | Strong 74/100 |
| 5 | Guadalupe Elementary Union Elementary High Ceiling | 52.2% | Strong 73/100 |
| 6 | Los Alamitos Elementary San Jose Unified High Ceiling | 51.4% | Strong 72/100 |
| 7 | Simonds Elementary San Jose Unified Growth Engine | 46.5% | Solid 69/100 |
| 8 | Castillero Middle San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 28.6% | Solid 51/100 |
Schools in 95120 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 95120
- 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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