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Schools in 95134 — San Jose, California

95134 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.0 — 9.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 38.2 to 63.9, a 25.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
53.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
25.7
38.2 – 63.9
Avg Exceeded %
24.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
13.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 95134 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Kathleen MacDonald High with a Scope Score of 64 and 25.7% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 24.5% 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 11.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95134. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95134 averages 13.4%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 95134 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95134
95134San Jose3Solid
53.0/100
—
95133San Jose5Developing
34.5/100
-18.5
95132San Jose9Solid
61.9/100
+8.9
95136San Jose5Developing
36.3/100
-16.8
95131San Jose5Developing
35.5/100
-17.6
95130San Jose5Solid
58.2/100
+5.2

All schools in 95134

#SchoolExceededScore
1Kathleen MacDonald High
Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum
25.7%Solid
64/100
2Abram Agnew Elementary
Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum
32.1%Solid
57/100
3Dolores Huerta Middle
Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum
15.8%Developing
38/100

Schools in 95134 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 95134

  • 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 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.0/100, which is 9.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 24.5% 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 Kathleen MacDonald High with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 25.7% 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 53.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 24.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 38.2 to 63.9, a 25.7-point spread.
How many schools are in San Jose?
San Jose has 3 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.

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