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#7829 of 9,539 schools in CA

Holly Oak Elementary

Elementary School · Evergreen Elementary · San Jose, CA

An Evergreen Elementary elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2995 Rossmore Way, San Jose, CA 95148

  • Math 38% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 36% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-7.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.2 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-16.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.4:1
District spending per student$15,110
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at Holly Oak Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Holly Oak Elementary 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 41Some Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • 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

$160,729

Median home value

$1,211,400

Median rent

$3,217/mo

College educated

39.8%

Homeownership

79.9%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
East Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.5 mi93Compare →
East Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–80.5 mi116Compare →
Millbrook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9K–60.6 mi512Compare →
Norwood Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.8K–60.8 mi551Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Evergreen Elementary

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#14 of 16
District spending per student
$15,110NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Holly Oak Elementary is listed in Evergreen Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Holly Oak Elementary

Holly Oak Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of Evergreen Elementary, serving approximately 464 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,829 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holly Oak Elementary

What grades does Holly Oak Elementary serve?

Holly Oak Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Holly Oak Elementary?

Holly Oak Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Oak Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Holly Oak Elementary is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holly Oak Elementary rank in CA?

Holly Oak Elementary ranks #7,829 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Holly Oak Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Holly Oak Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Holly Oak Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holly Oak Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Holly Oak Elementary a charter school?

No, Holly Oak Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Holly Oak Elementary a Title I school?

No, Holly Oak Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holly Oak Elementary?

37.7% of students at Holly Oak Elementary 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 – 6th
Enrollment
464
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Santa Clara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
Area population (ZIP 95148)
45,392
Area average commute
32.2 min
Area median age
41
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 95148; 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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