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Sylvia Cassell Elementary School

1300 Tallahassee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
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Tel: (408) 928-7200
cassell.arusd.org
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Sylvia Cassell Elementary School serves 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sylvia Cassell Elementary School's student population of 336 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
336 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sylvia Cassell Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
25-29%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
30-34%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sylvia Cassell 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Sylvia Cassell Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
15%
12%
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Hispanic
82%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sylvia Cassell Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Sylvia Cassell Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
n/a
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sylvia Cassell Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.31
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Sylvia Cassell Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sylvia Cassell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sylvia Cassell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?

25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Sylvia Cassell Elementary School?

336 students attend Sylvia Cassell Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Sylvia Cassell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvia Cassell Elementary School?

Sylvia Cassell Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Sylvia Cassell Elementary School offer ?

Sylvia Cassell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Sylvia Cassell Elementary School part of?

Sylvia Cassell Elementary School is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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