Serving 714 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John Sinnott Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 714 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Sinnott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John Sinnott Elementary School's student population of 714 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
714 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Sinnott Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Sinnott Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#652 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
79%
12%
Hispanic
12%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Sinnott Elementary School's ranking?
John Sinnott Elementary School is ranked #652 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Sinnott Elementary School often compared to?
John Sinnott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Curtner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Sinnott Elementary School?
714 students attend John Sinnott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of John Sinnott Elementary School students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Sinnott Elementary School?
John Sinnott Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does John Sinnott Elementary School offer ?
John Sinnott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John Sinnott Elementary School part of?
John Sinnott Elementary School is part of Milpitas Unified School District.
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