Miner (George) Elementary School (Closed 2023)

5629 Lean Ave.
San Jose, CA 95123
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Miner (George) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 31% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
437 students

Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(17-18)
25%
39%
(17-18)
31%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
14%
12%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
69%
56%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
5%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
8%
20%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
92%
0.50

Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
10%
7%

Showing 2007–2018. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Miner (George) Elementary School?
437 students attend Miner (George) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Miner (George) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miner (George) Elementary School?
Miner (George) Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Miner (George) Elementary School offer ?
Miner (George) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Miner (George) Elementary School part of?
Miner (George) Elementary School is part of Oak Grove Elementary School District.

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