Schools in 95124 — San Jose, California
95124 has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 70.6 — 26.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 54.5 to 85.8, a 31.4-point spread. 7 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95124 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Union Middle with a Scope Score of 86 and 61.2% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 45.9% 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 95124 averages 7.4%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 95124 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95124
Hidden gems: 4 schools in 95124 are classified as Growth Engine (4) — 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 95124
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Middle Union Elementary High Ceiling | 61.2% | Strong 86/100 |
| 2 | Leigh High Campbell Union High Strong All-Around | 44.8% | Strong 81/100 |
| 3 | Oster Elementary Union Elementary High Ceiling | 57.9% | Strong 79/100 |
| 4 | Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet Cambrian High Ceiling | 54.4% | Strong 78/100 |
| 5 | Carlton Elementary Union Elementary High Ceiling | 56.1% | Strong 77/100 |
| 6 | Bagby Elementary Cambrian Growth Engine | 49.8% | Strong 74/100 |
| 7 | Noddin Elementary Union Elementary High Ceiling | 52.4% | Strong 72/100 |
| 8 | Price Charter Middle Cambrian Strong All-Around | 35.2% | Solid 62/100 |
| 9 | Sartorette Charter Cambrian Growth Engine | 31.8% | Solid 59/100 |
| 10 | Farnham Charter Cambrian Growth Engine | 31.7% | Solid 55/100 |
| 11 | Fammatre Elementary Cambrian Growth Engine | 29.5% | Solid 54/100 |
Schools in 95124 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 95124
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- Parent and community engagement levels
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- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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