Summary:
The 95111 zip code area of San Jose, California is home to 15 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 1 high school. This diverse educational landscape features a mix of high-performing charter schools and lower-performing traditional public schools, highlighting the educational inequities within the community.
The standout schools in the area are Rocketship Rising Stars and Rocketship Spark Academy, two public charter elementary schools with consistently high performance, 4-star ratings, and strong test scores that exceed state averages. Another exceptional performer is KIPP Heritage Academy, a public charter middle school that ranks in the top 10% of California middle schools and has a 5-star rating. In contrast, the area's lone high school, Andrew P. Hill High, struggles with lower-than-average test scores and concerning graduation and dropout rates.
The data reveals significant disparities in educational outcomes across the 95111 schools. While the Rocketship and KIPP charter schools demonstrate the potential for high student achievement, many of the traditional public schools in the area have alarmingly low test scores, with several schools having less than 30% of students proficient in core subjects. These differences are compounded by high rates of economic disadvantage, as indicated by the large percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across the schools. Addressing these educational inequities will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach involving educators, policymakers, and the broader community.
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