Is Russo/McEntee Academy a good school?

Russo/McEntee Academy ranks 3227 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Russo/McEntee Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 365 students attended Russo/McEntee Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Russo/McEntee Academy?

Students at Russo/McEntee Academy are 75% Hispanic, 18% Asian, 3% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Russo/McEntee Academy attend?

Students who attend Russo/McEntee Academy usually go on to attend: Middle : William Sheppard Middle High : James Lick High

Russo/McEntee Academy

Summary:

Russo/McEntee Academy is an elementary school in San Jose, CA, serving 365 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 1274 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Russo/McEntee Academy is struggling, with proficiency rates significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy ranged from 24.44% to 46.94%, compared to the state average of 42.8% to 47.37%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 26.09% to 32.69%, compared to the state average of 45.64% to 41.2%. The school's performance in Science is also below the state average. Additionally, Russo/McEntee Academy has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.2% in 2020-2021 to 24.3% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Ben Painter Elementary, Millard McCollam Elementary, and Linda Vista Elementary, Russo/McEntee Academy's academic performance is generally lower. The nearby charter schools, such as Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep and Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds, also outperformed Russo/McEntee Academy in academic assessments. The school's performance for specific student groups, such as English Language Learners and low-socioeconomic status students, indicates a need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of these populations.

Detail:

Public K-5

2851 Gay Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127-2320

(408) 928-8900

District: Alum Rock Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
3227^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,219

Students who attend Russo/McEntee Academy usually attend:

Middle:	William Sheppard Middle
High:	James Lick High

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 365

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

75.1%

Asian:

17.5%

White:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Russo/McEntee Academy ranks worse than 55% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2^nd among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.01. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.1%), Asian (17.5%), White (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Russo/McEntee Academy is 17.8, which is the 2^nd best among 16 elementary schools in the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Russo/McEntee Academy employs 20.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Russo/McEntee Academy is $14,219, which is the 6^th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Russo/McEntee Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Russo/McEntee Academy 3227^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Russo/McEntee Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Alum Rock Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alum Rock Union Elementary 1274^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Russo/McEntee Academy

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Rank History for all students at Russo/McEntee Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2015	48.35	2536^th	5611	54.8%
2016	49.31	2517^th	5614	55.2%
2017	41.14	3035^th	5692	46.7%
2018	36.36	3383^rd	5662	40.3%
2019	28.67	4044^th	5789	30.1%
2022	25.20	4316^th	5883	26.6%
2023	28.26	4045^th	5874	31.1%
2024	39.01	3227^th	5862	45.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Russo/McEntee Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	32.42	2225^th	3246	31.5%
2019	34.99	2127^th	3275	35.1%
2022	27.03	2815^th	3311	15.0%
2023	34.10	2234^th	3250	31.3%
2024	48.74	1255^th	3160	60.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Russo/McEntee Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	42.22	2871^st	5084	43.5%
2019	30.77	3812^th	5173	26.3%
2022	28.98	3924^th	5264	25.5%
2023	29.27	3950^th	5374	26.5%
2024	42.77	2925^th	5511	46.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Russo/McEntee Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	28.66	3861^st	5413	28.7%
2019	20.50	4578^th	5492	16.6%
2022	24.51	4264^th	5635	24.3%
2023	30.36	3725^th	5617	33.7%
2024	37.70	3209^th	5605	42.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Russo/McEntee Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	43.79	2802^nd	5431	48.4%
2019	37.54	3226^th	5510	41.5%
2022	27.40	4015^th	5663	29.1%
2023	26.37	4107^th	5650	27.3%
2024	40.62	3023^rd	5636	46.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Russo/McEntee Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	31.79	3433^rd	4830	28.9%
2019	27.45	3863^rd	4963	22.2%
2022	20.82	4454^th	5084	12.4%
2023	27.52	3907^th	5098	23.4%
2024	35.11	3343^rd	5102	34.5%

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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 Russo/McEntee Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	8	6	78	259	6	n/a	n/a	357
2009	6	11	93	256	2	1	0	369
2010	6	3	89	232	0	4	0	334
2011	8	2	75	258	0	2	0	345
2012	6	1	70	261	1	4	1	344
2013	7	1	67	245	0	3	6	329
2014	8	2	68	243	1	2	10	334
2015	21	4	131	456	1	5	10	628
2016	17	8	116	434	1	3	10	589
2017	15	9	103	418	1	0	12	558
2018	12	9	103	386	2	0	11	523
2019	9	9	86	331	1	1	9	446
2020	10	9	79	304	1	0	6	409
2021	11	5	76	287	2	2	8	391
2022	8	3	68	246	3	0	11	339
2023	10	5	64	274	3	0	9	365

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 Russo/McEntee Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	357	22.0	16.2	74.5
2009	369	19.0	18.5	76.2
2010	334	19.0	17.5	83.2
2011	345	n/a	n/a	83.2
2012	344	17.5	19.6	99.1
2013	329	18.6	17.6	99.1
2014	334	17.0	19.6	85.9
2015	628	27.0	23.2	85.2
2016	589	25.0	23.5	84.2
2017	558	23.0	24.2	83.7
2018	523	21.0	24.9	74.8
2019	446	19.0	23.4	76
2020	409	n/a	n/a	77.5
2021	391	18.0	21.7	78.5
2022	339	16.0	21.1	76.1
2023	365	20.5	17.8	66

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 Russo/McEntee Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	357	22.0	16.2	74.5
2009	369	19.0	18.5	76.2
2010	334	19.0	17.5	83.2
2011	345	n/a	n/a	83.2
2012	344	17.5	19.6	99.1
2013	329	18.6	17.6	99.1
2014	334	17.0	19.6	85.9
2015	628	27.0	23.2	85.2
2016	589	25.0	23.5	84.2
2017	558	23.0	24.2	83.7
2018	523	21.0	24.9	74.8
2019	446	19.0	23.4	76
2020	409	n/a	n/a	77.5
2021	391	18.0	21.7	78.5
2022	339	16.0	21.1	76.1
2023	365	20.5	17.8	66

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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