Windmill Springs Elementary School
Tel:
(408) 363-5600
Windmill Springs Elementary School serves 437 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Windmill Springs Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Windmill Springs Elementary School's student population of 437 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 437 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Windmill Springs Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Windmill Springs Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3941 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 50% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 43% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Windmill Springs Elementary School is Apollo High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Stonegate Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is O. B. Whaley Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose O. B. Whaley Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 408 students
0.7 miles
2655 Alvin Ave.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-6759 0.7 K-6 408 - San Jose Stonegate Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 705 students
0.7 miles
2605 Gassmann Dr.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 363-5625 0.7 K-8 705 - San Jose George V. Leyva Intermediate Grades: 7-8 | 776 students
0.8 miles
1865 Monrovia Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 270-4993 0.8 7-8 776 - San Jose Kipp Heritage Academy Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 451 students
0.8 miles
423 Los Arboles St
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 283-6260 0.8 5-8 451 - San Jose Apollo High School Alternative School
Grades: 11-12 | 156 students
0.9 miles
1835 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-5400 0.9 11-12 156
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