Is Terrell Elementary a good school?

Terrell Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.7% of California elementary schools.

How many students attend Terrell Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 282 students attended Terrell Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Terrell Elementary?

Students at Terrell Elementary are 59% Hispanic, 14% White, 10% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 6% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Terrell Elementary attend?

Students who attend Terrell Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : John Muir Middle High : Gunderson High

Terrell Elementary

Summary:

Terrell Elementary is a public elementary school located in San Jose, California, serving 282 students in grades K-5. It is part of the San Jose Unified school district, which is ranked 796 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Terrell Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors. The school consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with only 19.81% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 24.55% in Mathematics, compared to 49.53% and 40.86% for the district, respectively. Additionally, Terrell Elementary has a much higher chronic absenteeism rate of 31.6%, compared to 14.6% for the district. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 56.38% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing Terrell Elementary to other nearby schools within the San Jose Unified district, it consistently underperforms academically. For example, Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet and Reed Elementary, which are both within a 1.5-mile radius of Terrell Elementary, have significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. Additionally, Terrell Elementary's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 2,274 out of 5,692 California elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 4,763 out of 5,862 in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public K-5

3925 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136-1531

(408) 535-6255

District: San Jose Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4763^rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,923

Students who attend Terrell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	John Muir Middle
High:	Gunderson High

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 282

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

58.5%

White:

14.2%

Asian:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.4%

See top rated California elementary schools

Compare Terrell Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Terrell Elementary ranks worse than 81.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 18^th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the San Jose Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.04. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (58.5%), White (14.2%), Asian (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Compare Details (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Terrell Elementary is 18.3, which is the 4^th best among 27 elementary schools in the San Jose Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Terrell Elementary employs 15.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Terrell Elementary is $14,923, which is the 2^nd highest among 27 elementary schools in the San Jose Unified School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Terrell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Terrell Elementary 4763^rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Terrell Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

San Jose Unified:

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

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Terrell Elementary.

What do you think?

Your rating for Terrell Elementary?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Terrell Elementary

Compare

Rank History for all students at Terrell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	43.74	2469^th	4809	48.7%
2005	42.51	2573^rd	4822	46.6%
2006	48.07	2267^th	4818	52.9%
2007	55.30	2053^rd	5113	59.8%
2008	54.44	2138^th	5113	58.2%
2009	44.29	2803^rd	5193	46.0%
2010	50.43	2550^th	5314	52.0%
2011	52.75	2433^rd	5377	54.8%
2012	49.25	2666^th	5390	50.5%
2013	43.05	3127^th	5530	43.5%
2015	56.18	2118^th	5611	62.3%
2016	54.01	2294^th	5614	59.1%
2017	55.00	2274^th	5692	60.0%
2018	40.65	3110^th	5662	45.1%
2019	25.27	4327^th	5789	25.3%
2021	30.43	934^th	1417	34.1%
2022	28.95	3950^th	5883	32.9%
2023	33.72	3600^th	5874	38.7%
2024	21.04	4763^rd	5862	18.7%

See the entire list of California Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Terrell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	87.14	213^th	3275	93.5%

See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Terrell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	35.79	3338^th	5084	34.3%
2019	21.92	4430^th	5173	14.4%
2021	31.85	786^th	1110	29.2%
2022	24.45	4288^th	5264	18.5%
2023	32.97	3655^th	5374	32.0%
2024	16.44	5045^th	5511	8.5%

See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Terrell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	40.44	3053^rd	5413	43.6%
2019	19.29	4681^st	5492	14.8%
2021	26.99	903^rd	1267	28.7%
2022	29.05	3824^th	5635	32.1%
2023	27.73	4001^st	5617	28.8%
2024	19.84	4720^th	5605	15.8%

See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Terrell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	40.89	2984^th	5431	45.1%
2019	33.20	3524^th	5510	36.0%
2021	35.23	753^rd	1272	40.8%
2022	29.55	3819^th	5663	32.6%
2023	46.11	2682^nd	5650	52.5%
2024	27.10	4077^th	5636	27.7%

See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Terrell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	19.27	989^th	1149	13.9%

See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Terrell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	34.03	3271^st	4830	32.3%
2019	22.87	4186^th	4963	15.7%
2022	27.55	3905^th	5084	23.2%
2023	26.55	3997^th	5098	21.6%
2024	12.51	4899^th	5102	4.0%

See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Terrell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	40.56	1803^rd	2737	34.1%

See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for White Students!

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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2)

100%

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Terrell Elementary

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	291	39	76	205	6	n/a	n/a	0	617
1989	281	47	76	231	8	n/a	n/a	0	643
1990	271	50	75	188	14	n/a	n/a	0	598
1991	264	58	65	211	11	n/a	n/a	0	609
1992	256	47	64	238	12	n/a	n/a	0	617
1993	251	28	77	262	13	n/a	n/a	0	631
1994	257	30	80	267	17	n/a	n/a	0	651
1995	218	15	86	289	25	n/a	n/a	0	633
1996	218	15	86	289	25	n/a	n/a	0	633
1997	227	31	97	299	27	n/a	n/a	0	681
1998	202	36	99	275	28	n/a	n/a	0	640
1999	188	38	115	273	19	n/a	n/a	0	633
2000	156	50	120	302	13	n/a	n/a	0	641
2001	143	51	108	261	12	n/a	n/a	0	575
2002	118	37	83	225	7	n/a	n/a	0	470
2003	118	37	83	225	7	n/a	n/a	0	470
2004	109	31	83	207	8	n/a	n/a	0	438
2005	124	70	107	218	9	n/a	n/a	5	533
2006	129	66	101	221	13	n/a	n/a	9	539
2007	119	68	107	205	4	n/a	n/a	5	508
2008	127	67	89	207	6	n/a	n/a	0	496
2009	120	69	83	221	3	4	16	0	516
2010	135	57	75	198	2	3	20	0	490
2011	135	51	78	221	3	3	35	0	526
2012	132	45	82	240	2	7	31	0	539
2013	120	40	77	251	0	5	36	0	529
2014	104	36	82	252	0	4	36	0	514
2015	96	31	83	248	1	0	42	0	501
2016	86	27	74	225	0	0	40	0	452
2017	80	24	56	231	0	0	31	0	422
2018	77	23	49	207	0	1	34	0	391
2019	73	22	47	222	1	1	33	0	399
2020	65	18	46	211	1	3	33	0	377
2021	57	15	42	178	3	3	23	0	321
2022	42	14	36	158	1	5	21	0	277
2023	40	18	29	165	0	5	25	0	282

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 Terrell Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	617	28.0	22.0	n/a
1989	643	28.5	22.5	n/a
1990	598	28.0	21.3	n/a
1991	609	27.0	22.5	n/a
1992	617	27.4	22.5	41.5
1993	631	25.0	25.2	37.9
1994	651	27.5	23.7	39
1995	633	26.5	23.9	43.8
1996	633	26.5	23.9	43.8
1997	681	24.0	28.4	44.1
1998	640	28.0	22.9	43.4
1999	633	31.0	20.4	41.5
2000	641	29.0	22.1	39.8
2001	575	30.0	19.2	42.3
2002	470	30.4	15.5	52.3
2003	470	30.4	15.5	52.3
2004	438	23.3	18.8	62.6
2005	533	29.1	18.3	54.9
2006	539	29.7	18.1	49.8
2007	508	29.1	17.5	52.5
2008	496	30.7	16.2	55.8
2009	516	25.7	18.6	53.3
2010	490	22.3	21.8	53.7
2011	526	n/a	n/a	50.8
2012	539	23.9	22.5	n/a
2013	529	23.7	22.2	48.4
2014	514	20.1	25.5	48.4
2015	501	20.0	25.0	45.9
2016	452	18.0	25.1	46.9
2017	422	17.4	24.2	49.3
2018	391	16.8	23.2	52.7
2019	399	14.8	26.8	53.9
2020	377	n/a	n/a	52.5
2021	321	14.9	21.4	49.2
2022	277	14.4	19.2	52.3
2023	282	15.3	18.3	56.4

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 Terrell Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	617	28.0	22.0	n/a
1989	643	28.5	22.5	n/a
1990	598	28.0	21.3	n/a
1991	609	27.0	22.5	n/a
1992	617	27.4	22.5	41.5
1993	631	25.0	25.2	37.9
1994	651	27.5	23.7	39
1995	633	26.5	23.9	43.8
1996	633	26.5	23.9	43.8
1997	681	24.0	28.4	44.1
1998	640	28.0	22.9	43.4
1999	633	31.0	20.4	41.5
2000	641	29.0	22.1	39.8
2001	575	30.0	19.2	42.3
2002	470	30.4	15.5	52.3
2003	470	30.4	15.5	52.3
2004	438	23.3	18.8	62.6
2005	533	29.1	18.3	54.9
2006	539	29.7	18.1	49.8
2007	508	29.1	17.5	52.5
2008	496	30.7	16.2	55.8
2009	516	25.7	18.6	53.3
2010	490	22.3	21.8	53.7
2011	526	n/a	n/a	50.8
2012	539	23.9	22.5	n/a
2013	529	23.7	22.2	48.4
2014	514	20.1	25.5	48.4
2015	501	20.0	25.0	45.9
2016	452	18.0	25.1	46.9
2017	422	17.4	24.2	49.3
2018	391	16.8	23.2	52.7
2019	399	14.8	26.8	53.9
2020	377	n/a	n/a	52.5
2021	321	14.9	21.4	49.2
2022	277	14.4	19.2	52.3
2023	282	15.3	18.3	56.4

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates