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Schools in 95130 — San Jose, California: 95130 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

95130 has 5 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 54.9/100 — 10.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 39.9 to 78.2, a 38.3-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
54.9
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
38.3
39.9 – 78.2
Avg Exceeded %
40.8%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
11.4%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 95130 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Forest Hill Elementary with a Scope Score of 78 and 60.0% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 40.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Average proficiency falls 5.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95130. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95130 averages 11.4%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95130 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95130
95130San Jose5Solid
54.9/100
95129San Jose8Strong
81.2/100
+26.2
95131San Jose6Developing
32.3/100
-22.6
95128San Jose4Developing
33.0/100
-22.0
95132San Jose9Solid
59.0/100
+4.1
95127San Jose16Developing
34.3/100
-20.6

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95130

1 High Ceiling1 Solid Base3 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 95130

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Forest Hill Elementary
Campbell Union High Ceiling
60.0%Strong
78/100
2Gussie M. Baker Elementary
Moreland Solid Base
48.5%Solid
62/100
3Moreland Middle
Moreland Building Momentum
32.9%Solid
54/100
4George C. Payne Elementary
Moreland Building Momentum
34.8%Developing
41/100
5Latimer
Moreland Building Momentum
28.0%Developing
40/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schools in 95130Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 95130 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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95130

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 95130 (San Jose) good?
95130 has 5 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 54.9/100 — 10.1 points above the state average. 40.8% 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 95130?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95130 is Forest Hill Elementary with a Scope Score of 78/100 and 60.0% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95130 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95130 average a Scope Score of 54.9/100 — 10.1 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 40.8% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 95130?
Zip code 95130 has 5 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 proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.