Schools in 95054 — Santa Clara, California: 95054 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
95054 has 4 ranked schools in Santa Clara, averaging a Scope Score of 51.7/100 — 6.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 34.5 to 70.4, a 36.0-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95054 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Don Callejon with a Scope Score of 70 and 50.9% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 33.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Average proficiency falls 8.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95054. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95054 averages 15.8%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95054 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95054 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95054 | Santa Clara | 4 | Solid 51.7/100 | — |
| 95051 | Santa Clara | 13 | Solid 56.1/100 | +4.3 |
| 95050 | Santa Clara | 6 | Developing 43.4/100 | -8.3 |
| 95060 | Santa Cruz | 8 | Solid 53.8/100 | +2.1 |
| 95062 | Santa Cruz | 11 | Developing 40.6/100 | -11.1 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95054
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All schools in 95054
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Callejon Santa Clara Unified High Ceiling | 50.9% | Strong 70/100 |
| 2 | Mission Early College High Santa Clara Unified Strong All-Around | 45.9% | Solid 60/100 |
| 3 | Kathryn Hughes Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum | 19.2% | Developing 42/100 |
| 4 | Montague Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum | 17.9% | Developing 34/100 |
Schools in 95054 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