Schools in 95121 — San Jose, California: 95121 schools average 4.3 points above the state — but the range is 45.7 points wide.
95121 has 7 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 49.1/100 — 4.3 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 28.8 to 74.5, a 45.7-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95121 schools perform
The top-ranked school is James Franklin Smith Elementary with a Scope Score of 75 and 57.4% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 25.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 95121 averages 14.4%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95121 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95121 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95121 | San Jose | 7 | Developing 49.1/100 | — |
| 95120 | San Jose | 8 | Strong 70.1/100 | +21.0 |
| 95122 | San Jose | 15 | Developing 40.0/100 | -9.1 |
| 95123 | San Jose | 15 | Developing 46.7/100 | -2.5 |
| 95118 | San Jose | 9 | Solid 53.0/100 | +3.9 |
| 95124 | San Jose | 11 | Solid 68.9/100 | +19.8 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95121
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95121 are classified as Growth Engine or 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 95121
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Franklin Smith Elementary Evergreen Elementary High Ceiling | 57.4% | Strong 75/100 |
| 2 | Cadwallader Elementary Evergreen Elementary Growth Engine | 37.1% | Solid 63/100 |
| 3 | Silver Creek High East Side Union High Strong All-Around | 28.4% | Solid 60/100 |
| 4 | Windmill Springs Elementary Franklin-McKinley Elementary Building Momentum | 21.3% | Developing 42/100 |
| 5 | John J. Montgomery Elementary Evergreen Elementary Building Momentum | 13.6% | Developing 40/100 |
| 6 | Stonegate Elementary Franklin-McKinley Elementary Building Momentum | 9.8% | Developing 36/100 |
| 7 | O. B. Whaley Elementary Evergreen Elementary On the Rise | 9.0% | Needs Support 29/100 |
Schools in 95121 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