Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Joseph Weller Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 97% 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: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph Weller 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
Joseph Weller Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Joseph Weller Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph Weller Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#998 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
70%
12%
Hispanic
18%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Weller Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph Weller Elementary School is ranked #998 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Joseph Weller Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph Weller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Curtner Elementary School, Marshall Pomeroy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Joseph Weller Elementary School?
393 students attend Joseph Weller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Joseph Weller Elementary School students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Weller Elementary School?
Joseph Weller Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Joseph Weller Elementary School offer ?
Joseph Weller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Joseph Weller Elementary School part of?
Joseph Weller Elementary School is part of Milpitas Unified School District.
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