Below Average
#7519 of 9,539 schools in CA
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss
Elementary School · Alum Rock Union Elementary · San Jose, CA
An Alum Rock Union Elementary elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2475 Van Winkle Ln., San Jose, CA 95116
- Math 27% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aptitud Community Academy at Goss score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 28% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aptitud Community Academy at Goss sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jose), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,428
Median home value
$842,700
Median rent
$2,049/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
39.5%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocketship Si Se Puede AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Sylvia Cassell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| AchievekidsPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | 1–12 | 0.5 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Thomas P. Ryan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 276 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alum Rock Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #15 of 22
- District spending per student
- $21,244NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss is listed in Alum Rock Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aptitud Community Academy at Goss
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of Alum Rock Union Elementary, serving approximately 409 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,519 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aptitud Community Academy at Goss
What grades does Aptitud Community Academy at Goss serve?
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Aptitud Community Academy at Goss?
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aptitud Community Academy at Goss?
The student-teacher ratio at Aptitud Community Academy at Goss is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aptitud Community Academy at Goss rank in CA?
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss ranks #7,519 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Aptitud Community Academy at Goss's MySchoolScout rating?
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aptitud Community Academy at Goss?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aptitud Community Academy at Goss has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Aptitud Community Academy at Goss a charter school?
No, Aptitud Community Academy at Goss is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aptitud Community Academy at Goss a Title I school?
No, Aptitud Community Academy at Goss is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aptitud Community Academy at Goss?
89.7% of students at Aptitud Community Academy at Goss qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 409
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (408) 928-7656
- Area population (ZIP 95116)
- 48,816
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95116; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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