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Schools in 95136 — San Jose, California

95136 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.3 — 7.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.1 to 49.8, a 23.6-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
36.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
23.6
26.1 – 49.8
Avg Exceeded %
13.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 95136 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Gunderson High with a Scope Score of 50 and 8.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95136 averages 26.3%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 95136 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95136
95136San Jose5Developing
36.3/100
95134San Jose3Solid
53.0/100
+16.8
95133San Jose5Developing
34.5/100
-1.7
95132San Jose9Solid
61.9/100
+25.6
95131San Jose5Developing
35.5/100
-0.8
95130San Jose5Solid
58.2/100
+21.9

School archetypes in 95136

1 On the Rise4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 95136 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 95136

#SchoolExceededScore
1Gunderson High
San Jose Unified Building Momentum
8.9%Developing
50/100
2Rachel Carson Elementary
San Jose Unified On the Rise
13.5%Developing
37/100
3Parkview Elementary
Oak Grove Elementary Building Momentum
19.1%Developing
35/100
4Hayes Elementary
Oak Grove Elementary Building Momentum
16.6%Developing
34/100
5Terrell Elementary
San Jose Unified Building Momentum
9.8%Needs Support
26/100

Schools in 95136 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 95136

  • 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 36.3/100, which is 7.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 13.6% 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 Gunderson High with a Scope Score of 50/100 and 8.9% 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 36.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.5 points below). The exceeded rate averages 13.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.1 to 49.8, a 23.6-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.