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Alum Rock Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 7,526 students in Alum Rock Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Alum Rock Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
22 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
7,526 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
383 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1500 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1496 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.64
# American Indian Students
17 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,161 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
15%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,980 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
79%
55%
# Black Students
72 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
131 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
2%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
36 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
129 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
910
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
791
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
811
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
830
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
858
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
860
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
815
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
795
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
856
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,127 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,407 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$174 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$146 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,127
$21,485
Spending / Student
$19,407
$19,787
Best Alum Rock Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adelante Dual Language Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2999 Ridgemont Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-1900
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-1900
Grades: K-8
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Millard Mccollam Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3311 Lucian Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8000
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8000
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ben Painter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Rough And Ready Rd.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8400
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8400
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Linda Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kirk Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7800
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7800
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #55.
Donald J. Meyer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1824 Daytona Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8200
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8200
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #66.
Russo/mcentee Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2851 Gay Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8900
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8900
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #77.
Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7300
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7300
Grades: K
| 27 students
Rank: #88.
Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1711 E. San Antonio St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-8300
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-8300
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #99.
William Sheppard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
480 Rough And Ready Rd.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8800
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 492 students
Rank: #1010.
Ocala Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Ocala Ave.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 928-8350
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 928-8350
Grades: 6-8
| 381 students
Rank: #1111.
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1241 Mcginness Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8650
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8650
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #1212.
Renaissance Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-1950
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-1950
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Rank: #1313.
Renaissance At Mathson
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2050 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-6800
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Rank: #1414.
Joseph George Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
277 Mahoney Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7600
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 390 students
Rank: #1515.
Lyndale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13901 Nordyke Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7900
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7900
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Rank: #1616.
San Antonio Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1721 E. San Antonio St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-8700
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-8700
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #1717.
Aptitud Community Academy At Goss
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2475 Van Winkle Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7656
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7656
Grades: K-8
| 422 students
Rank: #1818.
O. S. Hubbard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Foley Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7700
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7700
Grades: K-8
| 449 students
Rank: #1919.
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Tallahassee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7200
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7200
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: #2020.
A. J. Dorsa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Bal Harbor Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7400
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7400
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Adelante Dual Language Academy Ii
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7107
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7107
Grades: K-8
| 319 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Horace Cureton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3720 E. Hills Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7350
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7350
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alum Rock Union Elementary School District?
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District manages 22 public schools serving 7,526 students.
What is the rank of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District?
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District is ranked #1500 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alum Rock Union Elementary School District?
79% of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District?
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Alum Rock Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,407 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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