Schools in 95051 — Santa Clara, California
95051 has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 57.1 — 13.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.8 to 92.8, a 69.0-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 93 and 72.0% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 34.0% 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 95051 averages 18.6%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 95051 compares to nearby zip codes
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
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millikin Elementary Santa Clara Unified High Ceiling | 72.0% | Strong 93/100 |
| 2 | Laurelwood Elementary Santa Clara Unified High Ceiling | 56.8% | Strong 77/100 |
| 3 | Santa Clara High Santa Clara Unified Strong All-Around | 35.0% | Solid 67/100 |
| 4 | Adrian Wilcox High Santa Clara Unified Strong All-Around | 37.4% | Solid 67/100 |
| 5 | Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary Cupertino Union Growth Engine | 43.7% | Solid 67/100 |
| 6 | Sutter Elementary Santa Clara Unified Solid Base | 42.5% | Solid 60/100 |
| 7 | Central Park Elementary Santa Clara Unified Culture First | 35.5% | Solid 57/100 |
| 8 | Juan Cabrillo Middle Santa Clara Unified Growth Engine | 31.7% | Solid 56/100 |
| 9 | Briarwood Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum | 26.3% | Developing 46/100 |
| 10 | Bowers Elementary Santa Clara Unified Growth Engine | 19.8% | Developing 45/100 |
| 11 | Pomeroy Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum | 19.9% | Developing 43/100 |
| 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 24/100 |
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.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95051
- 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
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