Summary:
The 95125 zip code area of San Jose, California is home to 12 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The data reveals stark performance differences between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing schools in this area, suggesting significant educational inequities.
At the top, University Preparatory Academy Charter stands out as an exceptional public charter high school, ranking 116th out of 2,323 California high schools and boasting a 98.3% graduation rate and very low 0.9% dropout rate. Other high-performing schools include Booksin Elementary, which ranks 442nd out of 5,862 California elementary schools, and Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary, which ranks 742nd. These schools have impressive test scores, with proficiency rates significantly higher than district and state averages.
In contrast, some schools in the 95125 zip code area struggle, such as Gardner Elementary, which has the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 68.12% and the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 43.5%. The data suggests that schools serving economically disadvantaged student populations face significant challenges, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support to address educational inequities in this area.
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