Reed Elementary

Summary:

Reed Elementary is a public elementary school in the San Jose Unified School District, serving 348 students in grades K-5. The school has consistently ranked in the top 20% of California elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, and has a diverse student population with a mix of Asian, Hispanic, and White students.

Reed Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with students consistently outperforming the district and state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, 59.12% of Reed Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 49.53% for the San Jose Unified district and 47.04% for California. In Mathematics, 62.58% of Reed Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 40.86% for the district and 35.54% for the state. This academic excellence is evident across all subgroups, with White and Asian students performing particularly well. Additionally, Reed Elementary has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 3.2% to 17.4%, significantly lower than the nearby Canoas Elementary (32.6%) and Terrell Elementary (31.6%).

When compared to nearby schools in the San Jose Unified, Union Elementary, and Cambrian districts, Reed Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance and student engagement. The school's success can be attributed to a combination of factors, including its strong academic programs, low chronic absenteeism rates, and relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students. This consistent excellence over the years is a testament to the school's commitment to providing a quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1524 Jacob Ave.
       San Jose, CA  95118-1613


(408) 535-6247

District: San Jose Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1067th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,416 Help


Students who attend Reed Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    John Muir Middle
High:    Pioneer High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.1 Help
Number of students:  366

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.1%
Hispanic:
33.3%
Asian:
19.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Reed Elementary ranks better than 81.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 7th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the San Jose Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.08. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Reed Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.1%), Hispanic (33.3%), Asian (19.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Reed Elementary is 22.1. 19 elementary schools in the San Jose Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reed Elementary is $10,416. 22 elementary schools in the San Jose Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Reed Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Reed Elementary 1067th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Reed Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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San Jose Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Jose Unified 796th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Reed Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Reed Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.67 1646th 4809 65.8%
2005 67.45 1440th 4822 70.1%
2006 50.93 2144th 4818 55.5%
2007 64.27 1627th 5113 68.2%
2008 68.34 1484th 5113 71.0%
2009 59.05 1970th 5193 62.1%
2010 68.48 1539th 5314 71.0%
2011 61.29 1947th 5377 63.8%
2012 60.40 2020th 5390 62.5%
2013 61.53 2026th 5530 63.4%
2015 78.30 1178th 5611 79.0%
2016 82.47 1029th 5614 81.7%
2017 84.28 940th 5692 83.5%
2018 83.22 979th 5662 82.7%
2019 82.38 1051st 5789 81.8%
2021 78.43 293rd 1417 79.3%
2022 87.02 855th 5883 85.5%
2023 88.14 816th 5874 86.1%
2024 82.08 1067th 5862 81.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Reed Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.31 1497th 5084 70.6%
2019 52.62 2226th 5173 57.0%
2023 64.99 1473rd 5374 72.6%
2024 56.98 1968th 5511 64.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Reed Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.71 1001st 5413 81.5%
2019 72.46 1393rd 5492 74.6%
2021 71.05 336th 1267 73.5%
2022 78.47 1177th 5635 79.1%
2023 87.35 772nd 5617 86.3%
2024 80.39 1079th 5605 80.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Reed Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.62 954th 5431 82.4%
2019 89.34 620th 5510 88.7%
2021 82.56 222nd 1272 82.5%
2022 90.36 605th 5663 89.3%
2023 86.90 775th 5650 86.3%
2024 80.76 1046th 5636 81.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Reed Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.13 757th 1190 36.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Reed Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.15 1176th 4830 75.7%
2019 67.99 1256th 4963 74.7%
2022 74.63 955th 5084 81.2%
2023 80.65 708th 5098 86.1%
2024 58.83 1736th 5102 66.0%
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Rank History for White students at Reed Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.16 894th 2737 67.3%
2019 69.51 846th 2834 70.1%
2022 75.75 598th 2726 78.1%
2023 85.27 243rd 2662 90.9%
2024 76.37 579th 2647 78.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Reed Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 310 27 76 152 5 n/a n/a 0 570
1989 306 39 76 152 7 n/a n/a 0 580
1990 282 39 80 178 8 n/a n/a 0 587
1991 310 47 69 170 7 n/a n/a 0 603
1992 295 31 87 171 8 n/a n/a 0 592
1993 274 41 99 149 19 n/a n/a 0 582
1994 262 41 106 143 17 n/a n/a 0 569
1995 280 42 100 146 20 n/a n/a 0 588
1996 280 42 100 146 20 n/a n/a 0 588
1997 284 33 104 141 29 n/a n/a 0 591
1998 280 24 80 125 27 n/a n/a 0 536
1999 273 19 69 138 26 n/a n/a 0 525
2000 281 15 64 134 18 n/a n/a 0 512
2001 240 12 63 151 17 n/a n/a 0 483
2002 211 19 58 164 8 n/a n/a 1 461
2003 211 19 58 164 8 n/a n/a 1 461
2004 206 17 63 176 8 n/a n/a 0 470
2005 227 15 53 135 10 n/a n/a 4 444
2006 234 13 54 128 9 n/a n/a 9 447
2007 220 12 59 150 1 n/a n/a 6 448
2008 216 13 58 155 2 n/a n/a 0 444
2009 210 17 50 172 1 5 19 0 474
2010 215 24 54 161 1 3 27 0 485
2011 225 21 41 160 1 2 48 0 498
2012 230 15 34 168 2 3 45 0 497
2013 240 14 33 174 3 1 48 0 513
2014 250 11 43 166 2 1 60 0 533
2015 245 10 43 158 2 3 52 0 513
2016 210 9 39 150 1 2 48 0 459
2017 218 11 38 138 0 3 40 0 448
2018 231 6 48 128 0 2 42 0 457
2019 208 7 44 131 0 2 53 0 445
2020 203 8 52 119 0 2 51 0 435
2021 169 6 62 109 0 1 44 0 391
2022 170 2 45 103 0 1 41 0 362
2023 137 4 63 101 0 0 43 0 348
2024 132 0 71 122 0 0 41 0 366

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 Reed Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 570 27.0 21.1 n/a
1989 580 26.5 21.8 n/a
1990 587 26.5 22.1 n/a
1991 603 27.5 21.9 n/a
1992 592 27.9 21.2 27.5
1993 582 24.5 23.8 30.6
1994 569 24.5 23.2 27.6
1995 588 24.3 24.2 22.4
1996 588 24.3 24.2 22.4
1997 591 21.0 28.1 19.1
1998 536 26.0 20.6 16.2
1999 525 27.0 19.4 19.4
2000 512 25.5 20.1 21.5
2001 483 24.0 20.1 23.6
2002 461 24.0 19.2 27
2003 461 24.0 19.2 27
2004 470 22.8 20.6 36
2005 444 23.3 19.1 28.6
2006 447 23.8 18.8 26.9
2007 448 22.0 20.4 26.7
2008 444 23.0 19.3 29.5
2009 474 23.0 19.3 27.4
2010 485 19.0 25.5 26.2
2011 498 n/a n/a 30.9
2012 497 21.4 23.2 n/a
2013 513 21.4 23.9 20.9
2014 533 18.9 28.2 26.5
2015 513 21.0 24.4 23.6
2016 459 18.0 25.5 21.1
2017 448 17.2 26.0 23
2018 457 17.1 26.6 21.9
2019 445 16.6 26.7 19.3
2020 435 n/a n/a 18.6
2021 391 17.5 22.2 16.1
2022 362 16.4 22.0 16.9
2023 348 14.2 24.5 20.7
2024 366 16.4 22.1 24

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 Reed Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 570 27.0 21.1 n/a
1989 580 26.5 21.8 n/a
1990 587 26.5 22.1 n/a
1991 603 27.5 21.9 n/a
1992 592 27.9 21.2 27.5
1993 582 24.5 23.8 30.6
1994 569 24.5 23.2 27.6
1995 588 24.3 24.2 22.4
1996 588 24.3 24.2 22.4
1997 591 21.0 28.1 19.1
1998 536 26.0 20.6 16.2
1999 525 27.0 19.4 19.4
2000 512 25.5 20.1 21.5
2001 483 24.0 20.1 23.6
2002 461 24.0 19.2 27
2003 461 24.0 19.2 27
2004 470 22.8 20.6 36
2005 444 23.3 19.1 28.6
2006 447 23.8 18.8 26.9
2007 448 22.0 20.4 26.7
2008 444 23.0 19.3 29.5
2009 474 23.0 19.3 27.4
2010 485 19.0 25.5 26.2
2011 498 n/a n/a 30.9
2012 497 21.4 23.2 n/a
2013 513 21.4 23.9 20.9
2014 533 18.9 28.2 26.5
2015 513 21.0 24.4 23.6
2016 459 18.0 25.5 21.1
2017 448 17.2 26.0 23
2018 457 17.1 26.6 21.9
2019 445 16.6 26.7 19.3
2020 435 n/a n/a 18.6
2021 391 17.5 22.2 16.1
2022 362 16.4 22.0 16.9
2023 348 14.2 24.5 20.7
2024 366 16.4 22.1 24

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Reed Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201287.0%1.0%1.0%11.0%92.0%97.0%95.0%90.0%94.0%
201394.0%2.0%0.0%4.0%97.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%96.0%
201495.0%2.0%1.0%2.0%97.0%95.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201591.0%3.0%0.0%6.0%91.0%95.0%97.0%92.0%93.0%
201693.0%4.0%0.0%3.0%94.0%95.0%96.0%94.0%96.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201894.0%0.0%2.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%95.0%97.0%
201998.0%1.0%1.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202195.6%0.0%0.0%97.1%95.6%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Reed Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,416

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Reed Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1051st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 816th of 5874 Elementary schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Reed Elementary)57.164.8
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Jose Unified)51.346.7
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Reed Elementary)69.170.4
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Jose Unified)49.348.7
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Reed Elementary)73.954
 19.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Jose Unified)55.947.4
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Reed Elementary)73.970.8
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Jose Unified)47.145.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Reed Elementary)62.776.1
 13.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Jose Unified)57.852.1
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Reed Elementary)61.273.9
 12.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Jose Unified)42.138.7
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Reed Elementary)47.163
 16%
   5th Grade Science (San Jose Unified)39.339.1
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students445348
 21.8%
African American74
 42.9%
American Indian00
Asian4463
 43.2%
Hispanic131101
 22.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White208137
 34.1%
Two or More Races5343
 18.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.3%20.7%
 1.4%


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Students who attend Reed Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : John Muir Middle
High : Pioneer High

In the 2023-24 school year, 366 students attended Reed Elementary.

Reed Elementary ranks 1067th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Reed Elementary are 36% White, 33% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 11% Two or more races.


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