Linda Vista Elementary School
Tel:
(408) 928-7800
Linda Vista Elementary School serves 527 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Linda Vista Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Linda Vista Elementary School's student population of 527 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 527 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Linda Vista Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Linda Vista Elementary School is 0.35, 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 | #3830 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 80% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alum Rock Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Linda Vista Elementary School is Escuela Popular/center For Training And Careers Family Learning (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Joseph George Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Millard Mccollam Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Escuela Popular/center For Training And Careers Family Learning Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 697 students
0.6 miles
149 N. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191 0.6 9-12 697 - San Jose Millard Mccollam Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 493 students
0.6 miles
3311 Lucian Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8000 0.6 K-5 493 - San Jose Horace Cureton Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 425 students
0.7 miles
3720 E. Hills Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7350 0.7 K-5 425 - San Jose James Lick High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,099 student
0.7 miles
57 N. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 347-4400 0.7 9-12 1,099 - San Jose Joseph George Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 559 students
0.7 miles
277 Mahoney Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7600 0.7 6-8 559
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