Moreland School District
School District · San Jose, California
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
7
6 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
3,863
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
7
6 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
3,863
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Evaluating Moreland?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Moreland as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Easterbrook Discovery
San Jose · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gussie M. Baker Elementary
San Jose · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Country Lane Elementary
San Jose · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#85 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,698
+$51 vs California median
District size
3,863 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Moreland ranks #85 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Moreland's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Easterbrook Discovery (8.9/10), Gussie M. Baker Elementary (8.5/10), and Country Lane Elementary (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Moreland schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Moreland
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Easterbrook Discovery | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Gussie M. Baker Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Country Lane Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | George C. Payne Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Moreland Middle | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Latimer | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Leroy Anderson Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Moreland
Moreland is a San Jose, California school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 3,863 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.3:1. District-level spending was $17,698 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Moreland is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Easterbrook Discovery, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Moreland students show an average math proficiency of 62.2% and ELA proficiency of 63.7%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Moreland, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Moreland with test data.
Schools in Moreland
7 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- San Jose
- Total Enrollment
- 3,863
- Teachers (FTE)
- 190
- District spending per student
- $17,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Moreland?
Moreland has 7 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Moreland?
The average composite rating for Moreland is 7.8/10. 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 Moreland?
Moreland's district-level spending was $17,698 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 Moreland?
The average student-teacher ratio in Moreland is 20.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Moreland?
Easterbrook Discovery is the highest-rated school in Moreland with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Moreland?
Across schools in Moreland with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Moreland compare to other districts in California?
Moreland has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 7 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
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.7%
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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