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Reed Elementary School vs. Almaden Elementary School

Should you attend Reed Elementary School or Almaden Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Reed Elementary School
1524 Jacob Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Almaden Elementary School
1295 Dentwood Dr.
San Jose, CA 95118
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Reed Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Almaden 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
366 students
312 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Reed 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 Almaden Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Reed Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Almaden Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Reed 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 Almaden Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Reed Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Jose 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 Almaden Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Jose 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

#960 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#6316 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Reed Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Almaden Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in CA)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Reed Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Jose 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 Almaden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Jose Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Reed Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Jose 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 Almaden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Jose Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Reed Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Almaden Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
89
79
Grade 1 Students
53
44
Grade 2 Students
58
44
Grade 3 Students
50
46
Grade 4 Students
55
49
Grade 5 Students
61
50

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 Reed Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Almaden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
20%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Reed Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Jose 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 Almaden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Jose 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
33%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Reed Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Jose 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 Almaden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Jose 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
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Reed Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Jose 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 Almaden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Jose 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
36%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Reed Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Jose 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 Almaden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Jose 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
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Reed Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
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% Two or more races
11%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Reed Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Jose 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 Almaden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Reed Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Jose 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 Almaden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Jose 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
19%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Reed Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Jose 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 Almaden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Jose 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
5%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Reed Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Jose 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 Almaden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Jose 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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