Is Alpha: Blanca Alvarado a good school?

Alpha: Blanca Alvarado ranks in the bottom 12.2% of California elementary schools.

How many students attend Alpha: Blanca Alvarado?

In the 2023-24 school year, 475 students attended Alpha: Blanca Alvarado.

What is the racial makeup of Alpha: Blanca Alvarado?

Students at Alpha: Blanca Alvarado are 91% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.

Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

Summary:

Alpha: Blanca Alvarado is a public charter elementary school serving 468 students in grades K-8 in San Jose, California. The school is part of the Alpha: Blanca Alvarado District, which is ranked 1200 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Alpha: Blanca Alvarado faces several challenges, including a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 38.3% and consistently lower test scores than the state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 25.9% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 47.04%. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank in the bottom 20-30% of California elementary schools. Additionally, Alpha: Blanca Alvarado has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 24.6 and a very high percentage of students (74.57%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Santee Elementary and Katherine R. Smith Elementary, Alpha: Blanca Alvarado consistently underperforms on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism. The school's performance has also been declining over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 3180 out of 5883 California elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 5148 out of 5862 in 2023-2024. These challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the school's student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122-2322

(408) 780-0831

District: Alpha: Blanca Alvarado District

SchoolDigger Rank:
5148^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 25.2

Number of students: 475

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

90.5%

Asian:

6.3%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alpha: Blanca Alvarado ranks worse than 87.8% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.65. (See more...)

Compare Details Alpha: Blanca Alvarado ranks worse than 53.5% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.28. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alpha: Blanca Alvarado:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpha: Blanca Alvarado 5148^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Alpha: Blanca Alvarado in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Alpha: Blanca Alvarado 1487^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Alpha: Blanca Alvarado in the ranking list.)

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Alpha: Blanca Alvarado District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpha: Blanca Alvarado District 1200^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	38.75	3180^th	5883	45.9%
2023	22.83	4579^th	5874	22.0%
2024	16.65	5148^th	5862	12.2%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	43.72	1565^th	3275	52.2%
2022	41.48	1710^th	3311	48.4%
2023	26.30	2795^th	3250	14.0%
2024	33.76	2266^th	3160	28.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	39.63	1344^th	2634	49.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	37.16	3337^th	5173	35.5%
2022	38.00	3173^rd	5264	39.7%
2023	24.01	4386^th	5374	18.4%
2024	19.31	4832^nd	5511	12.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	45.76	2742^nd	5492	50.1%
2022	42.22	2866^th	5635	49.1%
2023	27.75	3997^th	5617	28.8%
2024	18.08	4868^th	5605	13.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	22.82	4395^th	5510	20.2%
2022	35.62	3304^th	5663	41.7%
2023	19.32	4778^th	5650	15.4%
2024	16.55	5020^th	5636	10.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	40.28	2879^th	5084	43.4%
2023	23.33	4230^th	5098	17.0%
2024	16.17	4706^th	5102	7.8%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	8.90	2670^th	2834	5.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	51.92	1103^rd	2715	59.4%
2022	35.46	1604^th	2740	41.5%
2023	36.25	1584^th	2802	43.5%
2024	39.28	1487^th	2777	46.5%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	81.78	116^th	1442	92.0%
2022	54.84	376^th	1540	75.6%
2023	37.71	861^st	1529	43.7%
2024	37.39	827^th	1477	44.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	62.64	669^th	2369	71.8%
2022	39.51	1350^th	2458	45.1%
2023	34.55	1562^nd	2549	38.7%
2024	44.78	1202^nd	2575	53.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	56.51	903^rd	2380	62.1%
2022	35.87	1466^th	2509	41.6%
2023	30.78	1623^rd	2547	36.3%
2024	43.15	1245^th	2546	51.1%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	37.34	805^th	1491	46.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	45.08	1149^th	2407	52.3%
2022	36.37	1445^th	2527	42.8%
2023	40.56	1329^th	2558	48.0%
2024	34.78	1502^nd	2547	41.0%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	63.04	618^th	2213	72.1%
2022	38.43	1347^th	2359	42.9%
2023	35.15	1448^th	2391	39.4%
2024	39.31	1327^th	2383	44.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	62	4	15	199	3	1	6	290
2020	60	7	24	214	3	1	5	314
2021	10	3	27	316	2	1	1	360
2022	11	1	30	341	1	1	3	388
2023	6	2	31	422	0	0	7	468
2024	6	1	30	430	0	0	8	475

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	290	12.0	24.1	87.9
2020	314	n/a	n/a	87.9
2021	360	15.0	24.0	81.4
2022	388	18.0	21.5	82.2
2023	468	19.0	24.6	74.6
2024	475	18.8	25.2	84.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alpha: Blanca Alvarado

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	290	12.0	24.1	87.9
2020	314	n/a	n/a	87.9
2021	360	15.0	24.0	81.4
2022	388	18.0	21.5	82.2
2023	468	19.0	24.6	74.6
2024	475	18.8	25.2	84.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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