Aptitud Community Academy At Goss

2475 Van Winkle Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Aptitud Community Academy At Goss ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Aptitud Community Academy At Goss's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
422 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Aptitud Community Academy At Goss ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aptitud Community Academy At Goss is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8346 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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12%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Aptitud Community Academy At Goss and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Aptitud Community Academy At Goss and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
10%
12%
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Hispanic
86%
55%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.25
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Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aptitud Community Academy At Goss's ranking?
Aptitud Community Academy At Goss is ranked #8346 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Aptitud Community Academy At Goss?
422 students attend Aptitud Community Academy At Goss.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Aptitud Community Academy At Goss students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aptitud Community Academy At Goss?
Aptitud Community Academy At Goss has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Aptitud Community Academy At Goss offer ?
Aptitud Community Academy At Goss offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Aptitud Community Academy At Goss part of?
Aptitud Community Academy At Goss is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Aptitud Community Academy At Goss located?
Aptitud Community Academy At Goss is located in the Capitol Goss neighborhood of San Jose, CA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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