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Schools in 95148 — San Jose, California

95148 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.2 — 6.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 29.1 to 80.0, a 51.0-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
50.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
51.0
29.1 – 80.0
Avg Exceeded %
26.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How 95148 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Evergreen Valley High with a Scope Score of 80 and 50.5% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 26.7% 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 95148 averages 14.1%, above the state average of 18.1%.

School archetypes in 95148

2 Growth Engine1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 On the Rise5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 95148 are classified as Growth Engine (2) 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 95148

#SchoolExceededScore
1Evergreen Valley High
East Side Union High High Ceiling
50.5%Strong
80/100
2Millbrook Elementary
Evergreen Elementary Growth Engine
45.3%Strong
74/100
3Norwood Creek Elementary
Evergreen Elementary Strong All-Around
45.3%Solid
69/100
4Carolyn A. Clark Elementary
Evergreen Elementary Building Momentum
45.3%Solid
67/100
5Cedar Grove Elementary
Evergreen Elementary Growth Engine
25.5%Solid
52/100
6Holly Oak Elementary
Evergreen Elementary Building Momentum
15.4%Developing
36/100
7Ocala Middle
Alum Rock Union Elementary Building Momentum
9.5%Developing
33/100
8August Boeger Middle
Mount Pleasant Elementary On the Rise
9.7%Developing
31/100
9Ida Jew Academies
Mount Pleasant Elementary Building Momentum
8.7%Developing
30/100
10Valle Vista Elementary
Mount Pleasant Elementary Building Momentum
12.3%Needs Support
29/100

Schools in 95148 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 95148

  • 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 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.2/100, which is 6.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 26.7% 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 Evergreen Valley High with a Scope Score of 80/100 and 50.5% 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 50.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (6.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 26.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 29.1 to 80.0, a 51.0-point spread.
How many schools are in San Jose?
San Jose has 10 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.