Schools in 95133 — San Jose, California
95133 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.5 — 9.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 20.1 to 58.8, a 38.7-point spread.
How 95133 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Independence High with a Scope Score of 59 and 20.7% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95133. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95133 averages 23.7%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 95133 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95133
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95133 is classified as 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 95133
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Independence High East Side Union High Building Momentum | 20.7% | Solid 59/100 |
| 2 | Ben Painter Elementary Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum | 15.2% | Developing 40/100 |
| 3 | William Sheppard Middle Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum | 8.4% | Developing 31/100 |
| 4 | Pegasus High East Side Union High Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 5 | Anne Darling Elementary San Jose Unified On the Rise | 3.4% | Needs Support 20/100 |
Schools in 95133 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 95133
- 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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