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#6783 of 9,539 schools in CA
Ida Jew Academies
Elementary School · Mount Pleasant Elementary · San Jose, CA
A Mount Pleasant Elementary charter elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1966 Flint Ave., San Jose, CA 95148
- Math 23% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ida Jew Academies score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 26% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (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
61%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ida Jew Academies 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 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valle Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 0.0 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Robert Sanders ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Adelante Dual Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Mt. Pleasant ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 205 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mount Pleasant Elementary
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,360NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ida Jew Academies is listed in Mount Pleasant Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ida Jew Academies
Ida Jew Academies is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of Mount Pleasant Elementary, serving approximately 410 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,783 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ida Jew Academies
What grades does Ida Jew Academies serve?
Ida Jew Academies serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ida Jew Academies?
Ida Jew Academies has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ida Jew Academies?
The student-teacher ratio at Ida Jew Academies is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ida Jew Academies rank in CA?
Ida Jew Academies ranks #6,783 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ida Jew Academies's MySchoolScout rating?
Ida Jew Academies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Ida Jew Academies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ida Jew Academies has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ida Jew Academies a charter school?
Yes, Ida Jew Academies is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ida Jew Academies a Title I school?
No, Ida Jew Academies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ida Jew Academies?
61.0% of students at Ida Jew Academies 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
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (408) 223-3750
- Area population (ZIP 95148)
- 45,392
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 95148; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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