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Schools in 95130 — San Jose, California

95130 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.2 — 14.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 44.3 to 80.0, a 35.7-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
58.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
35.7
44.3 – 80.0
Avg Exceeded %
40.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
11.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 95130 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Forest Hill Elementary with a Scope Score of 80 and 60.0% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 40.8% 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 5.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95130. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95130 averages 11.4%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 95130 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95130
95130San Jose558.2
95129San Jose883.6+25.5
95131San Jose535.5-22.7
95128San Jose434.0-24.1
95132San Jose961.9+3.7
95127San Jose1236.7-21.4

School archetypes in 95130

1 High Ceiling4 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 95130

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Forest Hill Elementary
Campbell Union High Ceiling
80Santa Clara60.0%81.0%5.9%1.1%
2Gussie M. Baker Elementary
Moreland Building Momentum
65Santa Clara48.5%65.3%8.6%1.4%
3Moreland Middle
Moreland Building Momentum
54Santa Clara32.9%53.6%14.0%5.4%
4George C. Payne Elementary
Moreland Building Momentum
47Santa Clara34.8%54.6%12.1%2.8%
5Latimer
Moreland Building Momentum
44Santa Clara28.0%52.0%16.3%2.1%

Schools in 95130 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 95130

  • 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in San Jose good?
San Jose's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 58.2/100, which is 14.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 40.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in San Jose?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Jose is Forest Hill Elementary with a Scope Score of 80/100 and 60.0% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do San Jose schools compare to the state average?
San Jose elementary schools average a Scope Score of 58.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (14.4 points above). The exceeded rate averages 40.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 44.3 to 80.0, a 35.7-point spread.
How many schools are in San Jose?
San Jose has 5 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.