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Schools in 95134 — San Jose, California: 95134 schools average 7.1 points above the state — but the range is 20.5 points wide.

95134 has 3 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 51.9/100 — 7.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 39.4 to 59.8, a 20.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
51.9
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
20.5
39.4 – 59.8
Avg Exceeded %
24.5%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.3%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 95134 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Abram Agnew Elementary with a Scope Score of 60 and 32.1% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 24.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Average proficiency falls 11.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95134. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95134 averages 13.3%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95134 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95134
95134San Jose3Solid
51.9/100
95133San Jose7Developing
40.5/100
-11.4
95132San Jose9Solid
59.0/100
+7.1
95136San Jose6Developing
36.7/100
-15.2
95131San Jose6Developing
32.3/100
-19.6
95130San Jose5Solid
54.9/100
+3.0

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

For the data nerds

All schools in 95134

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Abram Agnew Elementary
Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum
32.1%Solid
60/100
2Kathleen MacDonald High
Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum
25.7%Solid
57/100
3Dolores Huerta Middle
Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum
15.8%Developing
39/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 95134Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 95134 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 95134

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 95134 (San Jose) good?
95134 has 3 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 51.9/100 — 7.1 points above the state average. 24.5% 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 95134?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95134 is Abram Agnew Elementary with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 32.1% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95134 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95134 average a Scope Score of 51.9/100 — 7.1 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 24.5% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 95134?
Zip code 95134 has 3 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.