San Jose · 95121

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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95121 at a glance

95121 (San Jose) has 7 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

6Elementary schools 1High school

2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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State avg.
38.9

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6 comparable schools · average 41.7/100 · range 23.4–72.0

High schools

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State avg.
54.0

Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

1 comparable schools · average 65.8/100 · range 65.8–65.8

Explore ZIP codes near 95121

ZIP	Area	Ranked schools	Distance
95111	San Jose	9	1.8 mi
95148	San Jose	10	2.0 mi
95122	San Jose	14	2.4 mi
95116	San Jose	15	3.7 mi
95136	San Jose	6	3.7 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

What kinds of schools are here?

Building Momentum 4 High Ceiling 1 Strong All-Around 1 Growth Engine 1

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Archetypes describe reported patterns, not school quality or fit. Available measures differ by school level.

Schools in 95121

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Elementary schools in 95121 · 6 schools

School	Exceeded	Score
James Franklin Smith Elementary Evergreen Elementary High Ceiling	57.4%	95th percentile · StrongScope Score 72/100
Cadwallader Elementary Evergreen Elementary Growth Engine	37.1%	85th percentile · StrongScope Score 57/100
Windmill Springs Elementary Franklin-McKinley Elementary Building Momentum	21.3%	51st percentile · SolidScope Score 36/100
John J. Montgomery Elementary Evergreen Elementary Building Momentum	13.6%	42nd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 33/100
Stonegate Elementary Franklin-McKinley Elementary Building Momentum	9.8%	30th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 28/100
O. B. Whaley Elementary Evergreen Elementary Building Momentum	9.0%	18th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 23/100

High schools in 95121 · 1 schools

Compare	School	Exceeded	Score
	Silver Creek High East Side Union High Strong All-Around	28.4%	82nd percentile · StrongScope Score 66/100

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Sources & reporting years

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Data limitations

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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 95121?

This SchoolScope directory lists 7 public schools in 95121 (San Jose) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.

Which schools have the highest scores in 95121?

Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: James Franklin Smith Elementary (72/100). High: Silver Creek High (66/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.

Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?

Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.

Are schools in 95121 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?

No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.

What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?

Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.

Where do these results come from?

The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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