Empire Gardens Elementary School

1060 E. Empire St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Empire Gardens Elementary School serves 223 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Empire Gardens Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Empire Gardens Elementary School's student population of 223 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
223 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Empire Gardens Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Empire Gardens Elementary School is 0.26, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#3409 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
86%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
5%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.26
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Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Empire Gardens Elementary School's ranking?
Empire Gardens Elementary School is ranked #3409 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Empire Gardens Elementary School often compared to?
Empire Gardens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Elementary School, Anne Darling Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Empire Gardens Elementary School?
223 students attend Empire Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Empire Gardens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Empire Gardens Elementary School?
Empire Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Empire Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Empire Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Empire Gardens Elementary School part of?
Empire Gardens Elementary School is part of San Jose Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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