San Jose Unified School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 45 public schools in San Jose Unified School District, serving 31,660 students. San Jose Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
- Public schools in San Jose Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
- The top ranked public schools in San Jose Unified School District are Williams Elementary School, Graystone Elementary School and Simonds Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California public school average of 23:1.
Overview
| School District Name | San Jose Unified School District |
| School District Website | http://www.sjusd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (408) 535-6000 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 45 Schools | 10,322 Schools |
| # of Students | 31,660 Students | 6,196,093 Students |
| # of Teachers | 1,360 Teachers | 264,750 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
- San Jose Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,013 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 82% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 50% |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 104 Students | 32,941 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 4,815 Students | 719,599 Students |
| % Asian Students | 15% | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 16,733 Students | 3,366,608 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 53% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | 777 Students | 337,796 Students |
| % Black Students | 3% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 7,575 Students | 1,437,339 Students |
| % White Students | 24% | 23% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 115 Students | 28,785 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 1,541 Students | 273,002 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 2,489 | 530,276 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 2,216 | 455,064 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 2,199 | 454,352 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 2,212 | 446,005 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 2,349 | 465,237 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 2,360 | 470,637 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 2,574 | 484,739 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 2,470 | 474,585 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 2,527 | 472,087 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 2,523 | 493,582 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 2,554 | 481,886 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 2,546 | 473,644 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 2,641 | 485,844 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 8,155 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,426 in this school district is less than the state average of $10,657. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,922 is higher than the state average of $10,724. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $346 MM | $18 MM |
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| Spending | $362 MM | $18 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,426 | $10,657 |
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| Spending / Student | $10,922 | $10,724 |
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San Jose Unified School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math/Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Williams Elementary School Math: 88% | Reading: 93%
Rank: Top 1%1150 Rajkovich Way
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196
Grades: K-5 | 679 students
- Graystone Elementary School Math: 86% | Reading: 88%
Rank: Top 5%6982 Shearwater Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6317
Grades: K-5 | 582 students
- Simonds Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 83%
Rank: Top 5%6515 Grapevine Way
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6251
Grades: K-5 | 673 students
- Los Alamitos Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 83%
Rank: Top 5%6130 Silberman Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6297
Grades: K-5 | 737 students
- Bret Harte Middle School Math: 79% | Reading: 79%
Rank: Top 5%7050 Bret Harte Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6270
Grades: 6-8 | 1,227 student
- Booksin Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 77%
Rank: Top 10%1590 Dry Creek Rd.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6213
Grades: K-5 | 869 students
- Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank: Top 20%1610 Bird Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6671
Grades: K-5 | 313 students
- Leland High School Math: 67% | Reading: 70%
Rank: Top 20%6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6290
Grades: 9-12 | 1,923 student
- Hacienda Science/environmental Magnet Magnet School
Math: 57% | Reading: 72%
Rank: Top 20%1290 Kimberly Dr.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6259
Grades: K-5 | 729 students
- Reed Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 66%
Rank: Top 20%1524 Jacob Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6247
Grades: K-5 | 457 students
- Pioneer High School Math: 51% | Reading: 64%
Rank: Top 30%1290 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6310
Grades: 9-12 | 1,617 student
- Castillero Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 55%
Rank: Top 30%6384 Leyland Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6385
Grades: 6-8 | 1,167 student
- Schallenberger Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 58%
Rank: Top 30%1280 Koch Ln.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6253
Grades: K-5 | 544 students
- Willow Glen Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 56%
Rank: Top 30%1425 Lincoln Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6265
Grades: K-5 | 780 students
- Middle College High School Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank: Top 30%2101 Moorpark Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 298-2181
Grades: 11-12 | 50 students
- Willow Glen Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 60%
Rank: Top 30%2105 Cottle Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6277
Grades: 6-8 | 1,267 student
- River Glen Magnet School
Math: 39% | Reading: 61%
Rank: Top 50%1088 Brd.way
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6240
Grades: K-8 | 515 students
- John Muir Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 54%
Rank: Top 50%1260 Branham Ln.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6281
Grades: 6-8 | 1,154 student
- Rachel Carson Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank: Top 50%4245 Meg Dr.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6287
Grades: K-5 | 307 students
- Allen At Steinbeck Magnet School
Math: 39% | Reading: 49%
Rank: Top 50%820 Steinbeck Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 535-6205
Grades: K-5 | 528 students
- Canoas Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank: Top 50%880 Wren Dr.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6391
Grades: K-5 | 277 students
- Abraham Lincoln High School Math: 26% | Reading: 56%
Rank: Top 50%555 Dana Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6300
Grades: 9-12 | 1,879 student
- Willow Glen High School Math: 30% | Reading: 49%
Rank: Bottom 50%2001 Cottle Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6330
Grades: 9-12 | 1,698 student
- Merritt Trace Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 42%
Rank: Bottom 50%651 Dana Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6257
Grades: K-5 | 913 students
- Terrell Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank: Bottom 50%3925 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6255
Grades: K-5 | 391 students
- Almaden Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%1295 Dentwood Dr.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6207
Grades: K-5 | 314 students
- Herbert Hoover Middle School Math: 28% | Reading: 39%
Rank: Bottom 50%1635 Park Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6274
Grades: 6-8 | 1,098 student
- Washington Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 35%
Rank: Bottom 50%100 Oak St.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 535-6261
Grades: K-5 | 463 students
- Ace Inspire Academy Charter School
Math: 25% | Reading: 37%
Rank: Bottom 50%1155 E. Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 295-6008
Grades: 5-8 | 256 students
- Bachrodt Charter Academy Charter School
Math: 27% | Reading: 34%
Rank: Bottom 50%102 Sonora Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 535-6211
Grades: K-5 | 655 students
- Gunderson High School Math: 21% | Reading: 41%
Rank: Bottom 50%620 Gaundabert Ln.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6340
Grades: 9-12 | 1,108 student
- Grant Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 34%
Rank: Bottom 50%470 E. Jackson St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6227
Grades: K-5 | 508 students
- Empire Gardens Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank: Bottom 50%1060 E. Empire St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6221
Grades: K-5 | 309 students
- Gardner Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank: Bottom 50%502 Illinois Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6225
Grades: K-5 | 360 students
- Lowell Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank: Bottom 50%625 S. Seventh St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6243
Grades: K-5 | 302 students
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