Serving 497 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Taylor (Bertha) 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 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Taylor (Bertha) Elementary serves the southwest part of San Jose, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.5 miles to the school's boundary and a maximum distance of 1 mile to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School's student population of 497 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
497 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1847 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
35%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
34%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
18%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School's ranking?
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School is ranked #1847 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School often compared to?
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Teresa Elementary School, Oak Ridge Elementary School, Sakamoto Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School?
497 students attend Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School students are Asian, 34% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School?
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School offer ?
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School part of?
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School is part of Oak Grove Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School located?
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School is located in the La Colina neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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