Schools in 95050 — Santa Clara, California: 95050 schools average near the state. The 56.2-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
95050 has 6 ranked schools in Santa Clara, averaging a Scope Score of 43.4/100 — within 1.5 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 20.0 to 76.3, a 56.2-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95050 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Washington Open Elementary with a Scope Score of 76 and 49.4% of students exceeding standard.
Average proficiency falls 4.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95050. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95050 averages 20.8%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95050 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95050 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95050 | Santa Clara | 6 | Developing 43.4/100 | — |
| 95051 | Santa Clara | 13 | Solid 56.1/100 | +12.7 |
| 95054 | Santa Clara | 4 | Solid 51.7/100 | +8.3 |
| 95060 | Santa Cruz | 8 | Solid 53.8/100 | +10.4 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95050
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95050 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 95050
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Open Elementary Santa Clara Unified Growth Engine | 49.4% | Strong 76/100 |
| 2 | Buchser Middle Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum | 24.5% | Developing 48/100 |
| 3 | Westwood Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum | 23.6% | Developing 46/100 |
| 4 | C. W. Haman Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum | 18.9% | Developing 43/100 |
| 5 | Scott Lane Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum | 11.5% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 6 | Wilson Alternative Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum | 2.6% | Needs Support 20/100 |
Schools in 95050 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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology