San Jose Unified School District
School District · San Jose, California
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
41
27 elem, 6 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,909
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
41
27 elem, 6 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,909
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
How this district compares
California rank
#321 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,909
+$262 vs California median
District size
25,059 students
Much larger than California median
About San Jose Unified
San Jose Unified is a San Jose, California school district serving 41 schools. The district educates 25,059 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.1:1. The district invests $17,909 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, San Jose Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Simonds Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, San Jose Unified students show an average math proficiency of 36.8% and ELA proficiency of 44.2%.
The district includes 27 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 8 high schools.
District Map
Schools in San Jose Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in San Jose Unified with test data.
Schools in San Jose Unified
41 schools Elementary Schools 27
Middle Schools 6
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- San Jose
- Total Enrollment
- 25,059
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,189
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in San Jose Unified?
San Jose Unified has 41 schools in total — 27 elementary, 6 middle, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for San Jose Unified?
The average composite rating for San Jose Unified is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in San Jose Unified?
San Jose Unified spends $17,909 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in San Jose Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in San Jose Unified is 21.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in San Jose Unified?
Simonds Elementary is the highest-rated school in San Jose Unified with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in San Jose Unified?
Across schools in San Jose Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does San Jose Unified compare to other districts in California?
San Jose Unified has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 41 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in CA
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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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