Alum Rock Union Elementary School District
School District · San Jose, California
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
22
17 elem, 5 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,244
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
22
17 elem, 5 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,244
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
How this district compares
California rank
#619 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,244
+$3,597 vs California median
District size
7,367 students
Much larger than California median
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. The district invests $21,244 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Alum Rock Union Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Aptitud Community Academy at Goss, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Alum Rock Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 23.2% and ELA proficiency of 29.8%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 17
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- San Jose
- Total Enrollment
- 7,367
- Teachers (FTE)
- 376
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Alum Rock Union Elementary?
Alum Rock Union Elementary spends $21,244 per student per year.
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?
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss is the highest-rated school in Alum Rock Union Elementary with a composite score of 8.1/10.
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 23.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.8%. 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 5.2/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.8%
Resources
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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