Schools in 95124 — San Jose, California: 95124 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.

95124 has 11 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 66.6/100 — 26.5 points above the state average of 40.2 (a state average weighted to 95124's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 49.2 to 87.2, a 37.9-point spread. 7 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 95124 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Union Middle with a Scope Score of 87 and 61.2% of students exceeding standard.

Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 45.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.5%, itself weighted to 95124's own level mix.

Cohort growth among 95124's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +79 scale-score points across 8 schools in 95124 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95124 averages 7.4%, below the state average of 18.4%, weighted to 95124's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95124 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip	City	Miles	Schools	Avg Score	vs 95124
95124	San Jose	—	11	66.6/100	—
95118	San Jose	1.9	8	56.1/100	-10.5
95032	Los Gatos	2.5	4	74.6/100	+8.0
95008	Campbell	2.7	6	45.1/100	-21.6
95125	San Jose	3.3	12	43.5/100	-23.2
95030	Los Gatos	3.5	3	77.8/100	+11.1

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95124

3 Strong All-Around2 High Ceiling2 Growth Engine1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 95124 are classified as Growth Engine (2) 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 95124

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures

Score range49.2 – 87.2

37.9 pts SchoolScope composite

Chronic absenteeismstate avg 18.4% (level-matched)

7.4% CDE Attendance 2025

Elementary Schools (8)

avg 63.3/1008 ranked elementary schools8 Strong

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Oster Elementary Union Elementary High Ceiling	57.9%	98th percentile · StrongScope Score 78/100
2	Bagby Elementary Cambrian Growth Engine	49.8%	94th percentile · StrongScope Score 70/100
3	Carlton Elementary Union Elementary Building Momentum	56.1%	94th percentile · StrongScope Score 70/100
4	Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet Cambrian Building Momentum	54.4%	94th percentile · StrongScope Score 69/100
5	Noddin Elementary Union Elementary Strong All-Around	52.4%	93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 68/100
6	Sartorette Charter Cambrian Growth Engine	31.8%	80th percentile · StrongScope Score 53/100
7	Farnham Charter Cambrian Building Momentum	31.7%	75th percentile · StrongScope Score 49/100
8	Fammatre Elementary Cambrian On the Rise	29.5%	75th percentile · StrongScope Score 49/100

Middle Schools (2)

avg 73.4/1002 ranked middle schools2 Strong

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Union Middle Union Elementary High Ceiling	61.2%	99th percentile · StrongScope Score 87/100
2	Price Charter Middle Cambrian Strong All-Around	35.2%	88th percentile · StrongScope Score 60/100

High Schools (1)

avg 79.5/1001 ranked high schools1 Strong

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Leigh High Campbell Union High Strong All-Around	44.8%	95th percentile · StrongScope Score 80/100

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 11 schools in 95124Methodology · Explore all schools

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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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95124

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 95124 (San Jose) good?

95124 has 11 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 66.6/100 — 26.5 points above the state average, a benchmark weighted to 95124's own mix of school levels. 45.9% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

What is the best school in 95124?

The highest-scoring school in zip code 95124 is Union Middle with a Scope Score of 87/100 and 61.2% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.

How do 95124 schools compare to the state average?

Schools in zip code 95124 average a Scope Score of 66.6/100 — 26.5 points above the state average of 40.2, a state average weighted to zip code 95124's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 45.9% vs. 20.5% statewide (also level-weighted).

How many schools are in zip code 95124?

Zip code 95124 has 11 ranked schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.

What does the Scope Score measure?

The Scope Score is SchoolScope's composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.

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