Schools in 95123 — San Jose, California
95123 has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.5 — 2.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.3 to 71.5, a 48.2-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95123 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Santa Teresa High with a Scope Score of 71 and 33.8% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 21.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 10.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95123. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95123 averages 20.9%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 95123 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95123
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All schools in 95123
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Teresa High East Side Union High Strong All-Around | 33.8% | Strong 71/100 |
| 2 | Herman (Leonard) Intermediate Oak Grove Elementary Solid Base | 38.9% | Solid 58/100 |
| 3 | Sakamoto Elementary Oak Grove Elementary Building Momentum | 35.8% | Solid 57/100 |
| 4 | Taylor (Bertha) Elementary Oak Grove Elementary Culture First | 35.4% | Solid 57/100 |
| 5 | Oak Grove High East Side Union High Building Momentum | 17.1% | Solid 54/100 |
| 6 | Oak Ridge Elementary Oak Grove Elementary Culture First | 31.1% | Solid 51/100 |
| 7 | Indigo Oak Grove Elementary Building Momentum | 27.9% | Solid 50/100 |
| 8 | Frost (Earl) Elementary Oak Grove Elementary Building Momentum | 21.4% | Developing 44/100 |
| 9 | Del Roble Elementary Oak Grove Elementary Culture First | 16.2% | Developing 41/100 |
| 10 | Phoenix High East Side Union High Building Momentum | 0.0% | Developing 38/100 |
| 11 | Calero High East Side Union High Building Momentum | 1.4% | Developing 31/100 |
| 12 | Allen at Steinbeck San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 10.3% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 13 | Anderson (Alex) Elementary Oak Grove Elementary Building Momentum | 9.4% | Needs Support 23/100 |
Schools in 95123 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 95123
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
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- 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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