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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 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 7,362 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
22 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
7,362 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
378 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1498 of all 1,925 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
0.34
0.63
# American Indian Students
19 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,116 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
15%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,889 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
80%
56%
# Black Students
60 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
110 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
1%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
42 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
126 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,026
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
708
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
772
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
794
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
824
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
813
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
800
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
806
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
819
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,642 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,839 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$174 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$146 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$23,642
$19,974

Spending / Student
$19,839
$18,396

Best Alum Rock Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adelante Dual Language Academy
Alternative 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
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Millard Mccollam Elementary 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
| 394 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ben Painter Elementary 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
| 324 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Linda Vista Elementary 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
| 456 students
Rank: #55.
Donald J. Meyer Elementary 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
| 259 students
Rank: #66.
Russo/mcentee Academy
Alternative 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
| 313 students
Rank: #77.
Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center
(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
| 50 students
Rank: #88.
Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.)
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1711 East San Antonio St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-8300
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-8300
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Rank: #99.
William Sheppard Middle 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
| 463 students
Rank: #1010.
Ocala Middle 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
| 401 students
Rank: #1111.
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary 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
| 276 students
Rank: #1212.
Renaissance Academy
Alternative 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
| 365 students
Rank: #1313.
Renaissance At Mathson
Alternative 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
| 318 students
Rank: #1414.
Joseph George Middle 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
| 361 students
Rank: #1515.
Lyndale Elementary 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
| 284 students
Rank: #1616.
San Antonio Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1721 East San Antonio St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-8700
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-8700
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #1717.
Aptitud Community Academy At Goss
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
| 409 students
Rank: #1818.
O. S. Hubbard Elementary 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
| 453 students
Rank: #1919.
Sylvia Cassell Elementary 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
| 253 students
Rank: #2020.
A. J. Dorsa Elementary 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
| 286 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Adelante Dual Language Academy Ii
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
Grades: K-8
| 350 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Horace Cureton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3720 East Hills Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7350
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7350
Grades: K-5
| 266 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 7,362 students.
What is the rank of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District?
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District is ranked #1498 out of 1,925 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?
80% of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, 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 19:1, 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 $19,839 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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