Serving 568 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Don Callejon ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Don Callejon serves the northern part of Santa Clara, CA, covering an area of approximately 19.6 square miles, with most students living within a typical 10-12 minute drive and an average distance of 3.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone. The furthest edge of this zone extends up to 6.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Don Callejon's student population of 568 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
568 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Don Callejon Arts and Design School ignites the flames of creativity in every student, nurturing their innate talents and fostering a deeper understanding of the world through art and design.
School Rankings
Don Callejon ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Don Callejon is 0.67, which is more 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
#2142 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
50%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don Callejon's ranking?
Don Callejon is ranked #2142 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Don Callejon often compared to?
Don Callejonis often viewed alongside schools like Montague Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Don Callejon?
568 students attend Don Callejon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Don Callejon students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Don Callejon?
Don Callejon has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Don Callejon offer ?
Don Callejon offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Don Callejon part of?
Don Callejon is part of Santa Clara Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Don Callejon located?
Don Callejon is located in the Rivermark of Santa Clara neighborhood of Santa Clara, CA.
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