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Alum Rock Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 7,251 students in Alum Rock Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Alum Rock Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
22 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
7,251 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
375 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1522 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1505 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.3%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
15%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
80%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
2%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,488 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,071 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$221 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$175 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$30,488
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,071
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Alum Rock Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Millard Mccollam Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3311 Lucian Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8000
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8000
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Adelante Dual Language Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2999 Ridgemont Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-1900
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-1900
Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Linda Vista Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kirk Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7800
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7800
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Ben Painter Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Rough And Ready Rd.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8400
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8400
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #55.
Donald J. Meyer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1824 Daytona Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8200
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8200
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #66.
Russo/mcentee Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2851 Gay Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8900
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8900
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7300
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7300
Gr: K | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #88.
William Sheppard Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
480 Rough And Ready Rd.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8800
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.)
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1711 East San Antonio St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-8300
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-8300
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Renaissance Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-1950
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-1950
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1111.
Aptitud Community Academy At Goss
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2475 Van Winkle Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7656
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7656
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Ocala Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Ocala Ave.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 928-8350
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 928-8350
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1241 Mcginness Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8650
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8650
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Lyndale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13901 Nordyke Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7900
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7900
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1515.
Renaissance At Mathson
Alternative School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2050 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-6800
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Tallahassee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7200
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7200
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Joseph George Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
277 Mahoney Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7600
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
O. S. Hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Foley Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7700
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7700
Gr: K-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
San Antonio Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1721 East San Antonio St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-8700
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-8700
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
A. J. Dorsa Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Bal Harbor Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7400
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7400
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Adelante Dual Language Academy Ii
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
Gr: K-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Horace Cureton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3720 East Hills Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7350
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7350
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alum Rock Union Elementary School District?
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District manages 22 public schools serving 7,251 students.
What is the rank of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District?
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District is ranked #1522 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alum Rock Union Elementary School District?
80% of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District?
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Alum Rock Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,071 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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