Schools in 95051 — Santa Clara, California: 95051 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
95051 has 13 ranked schools in Santa Clara, averaging a Scope Score of 56.1/100 — 11.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 21.6 to 89.7, a 68.1-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95051 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Millikin Elementary with a Scope Score of 90 and 72.0% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 34.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 95051 averages 18.5%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95051 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95051 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95051 | Santa Clara | 13 | Solid 56.1/100 | — |
| 95050 | Santa Clara | 6 | Developing 43.4/100 | -12.7 |
| 95054 | Santa Clara | 4 | Solid 51.7/100 | -4.3 |
| 95060 | Santa Cruz | 8 | Solid 53.8/100 | -2.2 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95051
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 95051 are classified as Growth Engine (3) — 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 95051
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millikin Elementary Santa Clara Unified High Ceiling | 72.0% | Strong 90/100 |
| 2 | Laurelwood Elementary Santa Clara Unified High Ceiling | 56.8% | Strong 78/100 |
| 3 | Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary Cupertino Union Growth Engine | 43.7% | Solid 66/100 |
| 4 | Adrian Wilcox High Santa Clara Unified Strong All-Around | 37.4% | Solid 61/100 |
| 5 | Santa Clara High Santa Clara Unified Strong All-Around | 35.0% | Solid 61/100 |
| 6 | Juan Cabrillo Middle Santa Clara Unified Growth Engine | 31.7% | Solid 58/100 |
| 7 | Sutter Elementary Santa Clara Unified Solid Base | 42.5% | Solid 58/100 |
| 8 | Central Park Elementary Santa Clara Unified Culture First | 35.5% | Solid 57/100 |
| 9 | Bowers Elementary Santa Clara Unified Growth Engine | 19.8% | Developing 47/100 |
| 10 | Briarwood Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum | 26.3% | Developing 47/100 |
| 11 | Pomeroy Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum | 19.9% | Developing 46/100 |
| 12 | Bracher Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum | 20.9% | Developing 40/100 |
| 13 | New Valley Continuation High Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 22/100 |
Schools in 95051 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