Schools in 95118 — San Jose, California: 95118 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
95118 has 9 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 53.0/100 — 8.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 15.9 to 69.0, a 53.1-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95118 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Branham High with a Scope Score of 69 and 42.7% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 29.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 95118 averages 21.6%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95118 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95118 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95118 | San Jose | 9 | Solid 53.0/100 | — |
| 95117 | San Jose | 4 | Developing 39.5/100 | -13.5 |
| 95116 | San Jose | 15 | Developing 38.3/100 | -14.8 |
| 95120 | San Jose | 8 | Strong 70.1/100 | +17.1 |
| 95121 | San Jose | 7 | Developing 49.1/100 | -3.9 |
| 95122 | San Jose | 15 | Developing 40.0/100 | -13.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95118
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95118 is classified as 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 95118
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Branham High Campbell Union High Strong All-Around | 42.7% | Solid 69/100 |
| 2 | Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet San Jose Unified Strong All-Around | 38.6% | Solid 65/100 |
| 3 | Pioneer High San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 35.3% | Solid 64/100 |
| 4 | Dartmouth Middle Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 41.0% | Solid 60/100 |
| 5 | Lietz Elementary Union Elementary Building Momentum | 42.9% | Solid 60/100 |
| 6 | Reed Elementary San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 34.7% | Solid 54/100 |
| 7 | Almaden Elementary San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 15.4% | Developing 46/100 |
| 8 | John Muir Middle San Jose Unified On the Rise | 16.5% | Developing 44/100 |
| 9 | Broadway High San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 16/100 |
Schools in 95118 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