Katherine R. Smith Elementary School
Tel:
(408) 270-6751
Katherine R. Smith Elementary School serves 575 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Katherine R. Smith 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Katherine R. Smith Elementary School's student population of 575 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 575 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Katherine R. Smith Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Katherine R. Smith Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #8441 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 24% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 66% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 3% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Evergreen Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Katherine R. Smith Elementary School is William C. Overfelt High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Alpha: Jose Hernandez (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose William C. Overfelt High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,511 student
0.5 miles
1835 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-5900 0.5 9-12 1,511 - San Jose Alpha Cindy Avitia High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 397 students
0.7 miles
1881 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95151
(408) 791-1558 0.7 9-12 397 - San Jose Alpha: Jose Hernandez Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 346 students
0.7 miles
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95151
(408) 780-1551 0.7 5-8 346 - San Jose Donald J. Meyer Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 379 students
0.7 miles
1824 Daytona Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8200 0.7 K-5 379 - San Jose O. B. Whaley Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 408 students
0.7 miles
2655 Alvin Ave.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-6759 0.7 K-6 408
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