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Schools in 95136 — San Jose, California: 6 schools. Average score 8.1 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

95136 has 6 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 36.7/100 — 8.1 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 27.1 to 45.2, a 18.1-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
36.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
18.1
27.1 – 45.2
Avg Exceeded %
11.9%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
30.8%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 95136 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Gunderson High with a Scope Score of 45 and 8.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95136 averages 30.8%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95136 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95136
95136San Jose6Developing
36.7/100
95134San Jose3Solid
51.9/100
+15.2
95133San Jose7Developing
40.5/100
+3.8
95132San Jose9Solid
59.0/100
+22.3
95131San Jose6Developing
32.3/100
-4.4
95130San Jose5Solid
54.9/100
+18.2

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95136

1 On the Rise5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 95136 is classified as 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 95136

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Gunderson High
San Jose Unified Building Momentum
8.9%Developing
45/100
2Liberty Alternative
San Jose Unified Building Momentum
3.3%Developing
39/100
3Rachel Carson Elementary
San Jose Unified On the Rise
13.5%Developing
39/100
4Parkview Elementary
Oak Grove Elementary Building Momentum
19.1%Developing
37/100
5Hayes Elementary
Oak Grove Elementary Building Momentum
16.6%Developing
33/100
6Terrell Elementary
San Jose Unified Building Momentum
9.8%Needs Support
27/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schools in 95136Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 95136 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 95136

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 95136 (San Jose) good?
95136 has 6 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 36.7/100 — 8.1 points below the state average. 11.9% 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 95136?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95136 is Gunderson High with a Scope Score of 45/100 and 8.9% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95136 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95136 average a Scope Score of 36.7/100 — 8.1 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 11.9% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 95136?
Zip code 95136 has 6 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.