Schools in 95122 — San Jose, California
95122 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.4 — 7.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 18.4 to 63.0, a 44.7-point spread.
How 95122 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Yerba Buena High with a Scope Score of 63 and 18.6% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 95122 averages 24.9%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
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School archetypes in 95122
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95122 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 95122
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yerba Buena High East Side Union High Building Momentum | 18.6% | Solid 63/100 |
| 2 | William C. Overfelt High East Side Union High Building Momentum | 10.4% | Developing 47/100 |
| 3 | Apollo High East Side Union High Building Momentum | 2.3% | Developing 37/100 |
| 4 | Santee Elementary Franklin-McKinley Elementary On the Rise | 6.1% | Developing 33/100 |
| 5 | Robert F. Kennedy Elementary Franklin-McKinley Elementary Building Momentum | 8.2% | Developing 31/100 |
| 6 | Katherine R. Smith Elementary Evergreen Elementary On the Rise | 4.4% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 7 | O. S. Hubbard Elementary Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum | 3.0% | Needs Support 18/100 |
Schools in 95122 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 95122
- 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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