Schools in 95131 — San Jose, California
95131 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.5 — 8.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 12.1 to 60.9, a 48.8-point spread.
How 95131 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Vinci Park Elementary with a Scope Score of 61 and 39.8% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 15.7% 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 95131 averages 27.0%, 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 95131
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95131 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — 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 95131
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vinci Park Elementary Berryessa Union Elementary Solid Base | 61 | Santa Clara | 39.8% | 66.9% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| 2 | Brooktree Elementary Berryessa Union Elementary Growth Engine | 48 | Santa Clara | 24.1% | 45.1% | 15.4% | 0.2% |
| 3 | Orchard Elementary Orchard Elementary On the Rise | 37 | Santa Clara | 12.6% | 30.5% | 19.4% | 1.7% |
| 4 | Opportunity Youth Academy Santa Clara County Office of Education Building Momentum | 20 | Santa Clara | 2.0% | 9.9% | 71.0% | 0.5% |
| 5 | Santa Clara County Court Santa Clara County Office of Education Building Momentum | 12 | Santa Clara | 0.0% | 2.9% | 15.9% | 1.9% |
Schools in 95131 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95131
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
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- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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