Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sylvia Cassell Elementary School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School's student population of 253 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School 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 Sylvia Cassell Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8767 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylvia Cassell Elementary School's ranking?
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School is ranked #8767 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sylvia Cassell Elementary School often compared to?
Sylvia Cassell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pearl Zanker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sylvia Cassell Elementary School?
253 students attend Sylvia Cassell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sylvia Cassell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% 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 Sylvia Cassell Elementary School?
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sylvia Cassell Elementary School offer ?
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sylvia Cassell Elementary School part of?
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Sylvia Cassell Elementary School located?
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School is located in the Cassell and Foxdale neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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