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Schools in 95132 — San Jose, California: 95132 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

95132 has 9 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 59.0/100 — 14.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 54.0 to 67.6, a 13.6-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
59.0
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
13.6
54.0 – 67.6
Avg Exceeded %
39.0%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
11.2%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 95132 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Sierramont Middle with a Scope Score of 68 and 39.6% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 39.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism across 95132 averages 11.2%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95132 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95132
95132San Jose9Solid
59.0/100
95131San Jose6Developing
32.3/100
-26.7
95133San Jose7Developing
40.5/100
-18.5
95130San Jose5Solid
54.9/100
-4.1
95134San Jose3Solid
51.9/100
-7.1
95129San Jose8Strong
81.2/100
+22.1

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95132

2 Strong All-Around2 Growth Engine2 Culture First1 Solid Base2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95132 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 95132

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sierramont Middle
Berryessa Union Elementary Strong All-Around
39.6%Solid
68/100
2Piedmont Hills High
East Side Union High Strong All-Around
41.9%Solid
67/100
3Northwood Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Growth Engine
45.7%Solid
64/100
4Majestic Way Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Growth Engine
39.3%Solid
57/100
5Piedmont Middle
Berryessa Union Elementary Building Momentum
27.1%Solid
56/100
6Summerdale Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Culture First
34.2%Solid
55/100
7Noble Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Culture First
42.5%Solid
55/100
8Ruskin Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Solid Base
50.6%Solid
54/100
9Morrill Middle
Berryessa Union Elementary Building Momentum
29.8%Solid
54/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 9 schools in 95132Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 95132 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 95132

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 95132 (San Jose) good?
95132 has 9 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 59.0/100 — 14.2 points above the state average. 39.0% 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 95132?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95132 is Sierramont Middle with a Scope Score of 68/100 and 39.6% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95132 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95132 average a Scope Score of 59.0/100 — 14.2 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 39.0% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 95132?
Zip code 95132 has 9 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.