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Curtner Elementary School vs. John Sinnott Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Curtner Elementary School
275 Redwood
Milpitas, CA 95035
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
John Sinnott Elementary School
2025 Yellowstone Ave.
Milpitas, CA 95035
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Curtner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

John Sinnott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 660 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Curtner Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 724 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John Sinnott Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
660 students
724 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Curtner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Sinnott Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Curtner Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Sinnott Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Curtner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Sinnott Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Curtner Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Milpitas Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Sinnott Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Milpitas Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#353 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
#652 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Curtner Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Sinnott Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
81%
(Top 5% in CA)(22-23 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 5% in CA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Curtner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Milpitas Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Sinnott Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Milpitas Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 10% in CA)
73%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Curtner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Milpitas Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Sinnott Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Milpitas Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in CA)
60-64%
(Top 10% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Curtner Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of John Sinnott Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
96
96
Grade 1 Students
82
92
Grade 2 Students
82
96
Grade 3 Students
95
110
Grade 4 Students
104
120
Grade 5 Students
102
103
Grade 6 Students
99
107

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Curtner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Milpitas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at John Sinnott Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Milpitas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1999-00 school year.
% Asian
76%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Curtner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Milpitas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John Sinnott Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Milpitas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Curtner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Milpitas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Sinnott Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Milpitas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Curtner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Milpitas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Sinnott Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Milpitas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Curtner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Milpitas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Sinnott Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Milpitas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Curtner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Milpitas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at John Sinnott Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Milpitas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Curtner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Milpitas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Sinnott Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Milpitas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.41
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Curtner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Milpitas Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John Sinnott Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Milpitas Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Curtner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Milpitas Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John Sinnott Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Milpitas Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Curtner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Milpitas Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Sinnott Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Milpitas Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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