Alum Rock Union Elementary School District
School District · San Jose, California
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
22
17 elem, 5 mid
Enrollment
7,367
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
22
17 elem, 5 mid
Enrollment
7,367
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
How this district compares
California rank
#519 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,244
+$3,597 vs California median
District size
7,367 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Alum Rock Union Elementary ranks #519 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Alum Rock Union Elementary's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ben Painter Elementary (8.5/10), William Sheppard Middle (7.4/10), and Adelante Dual Language Academy (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Alum Rock Union Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Alum Rock Union Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Alum Rock Union Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Painter Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | William Sheppard Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Adelante Dual Language Academy | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Renaissance at Mathson | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Sylvia Cassell Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Ocala Middle | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Renaissance Academy | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Russo/mcentee Academy | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Adelante Dual Language Academy II | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Lyndale Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Alum Rock Union Elementary
Alum Rock Union Elementary is a San Jose, California school district serving 22 schools.The district educates 7,367 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.6:1. District-level spending was $21,244 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Alum Rock Union Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ben Painter Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Alum Rock Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 31.2% and ELA proficiency of 34.6%.
The district includes 17 elementary schools, 5 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Alum Rock Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Alum Rock Union Elementary with test data.
Schools in Alum Rock Union Elementary
22 schoolsElementary Schools17
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- San Jose
- Total Enrollment
- 7,367
- Teachers (FTE)
- 376
- District spending per student
- $21,244NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Alum Rock Union Elementary?
Alum Rock Union Elementary has 22 schools in total — 17 elementary, 5 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Alum Rock Union Elementary?
The average composite rating for Alum Rock Union Elementary is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Alum Rock Union Elementary?
Alum Rock Union Elementary's district-level spending was $21,244 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Alum Rock Union Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Alum Rock Union Elementary is 19.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Alum Rock Union Elementary?
Ben Painter Elementary is the highest-rated school in Alum Rock Union Elementary with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Alum Rock Union Elementary?
Across schools in Alum Rock Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Alum Rock Union Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Alum Rock Union Elementary has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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