Serving 529 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School's student population of 529 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Taylor (Bertha) 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 Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1775 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
12%
Hispanic
33%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
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 Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School's ranking?
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School is ranked #1775 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School often compared to?
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Teresa Elementary School, Sakamoto Elementary School, Oak Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School?
529 students attend Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School?
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School offer ?
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School part of?
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School is part of Oak Grove Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School located?
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School is located in the La Colina neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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