Serving 663 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Curtner Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Curtner Elementary serves the west part of Milpitas, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Curtner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Curtner Elementary School's student population of 663 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
663 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Curtner Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Curtner Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#357 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
76%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curtner Elementary School's ranking?
Curtner Elementary School is ranked #357 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Curtner Elementary School often compared to?
Curtner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall Pomeroy Elementary School, John Sinnott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Curtner Elementary School?
663 students attend Curtner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Curtner Elementary School students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Curtner Elementary School?
Curtner Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Curtner Elementary School offer ?
Curtner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Curtner Elementary School part of?
Curtner Elementary School is part of Milpitas Unified School District.
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