Reed Elementary School

1524 Jacob Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 348 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Reed Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
348 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Reed Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reed Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1192 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Reed Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Reed Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Reed Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Reed Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Reed Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
18%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Reed Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
29%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Reed Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Reed Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
40%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Reed Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Two or more races
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Reed Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Reed Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Reed Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Reed Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reed Elementary School's ranking?
Reed Elementary School is ranked #1192 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Reed Elementary School often compared to?
Reed Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hacienda Science/environmental Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Reed Elementary School?
348 students attend Reed Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Reed Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reed Elementary School?
Reed Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Reed Elementary School offer ?
Reed Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Reed Elementary School part of?
Reed Elementary School is part of San Jose Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Reed Elementary School located?
Reed Elementary School is located in the Branham neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Branham.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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