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Linda Vista Elementary

Elementary School · Alum Rock Union Elementary · San Jose, CA

An Alum Rock Union Elementary elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

100 Kirk Ave., San Jose, CA 95127

  • Math 29% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-17.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.8:1
District spending per student$21,244
Chronic Absenteeism28.5%

Students at Linda Vista Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency29%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 30% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
51%
ELA
36%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
49%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
31%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Linda Vista 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat 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

$120,548

Median home value

$995,100

Median rent

$2,549/mo

College educated

26.6%

Homeownership

65.7%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Millard Mccollam ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2K–50.5 mi394Compare →
St John Vianney Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privateK–80.5 mi342Compare →
Escuela Popular Accelerated Family LearningCharter · enrollment unverified4.1K–120.7 mi396Compare →
Horace Cureton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.0K–50.9 mi266Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#8 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

Linda Vista Elementary is listed in Alum Rock Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Linda Vista Elementary

Linda Vista Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of Alum Rock Union Elementary, serving approximately 456 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #5,983 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Linda Vista Elementary

What grades does Linda Vista Elementary serve?

Linda Vista Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Linda Vista Elementary?

Linda Vista Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Linda Vista Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Linda Vista Elementary is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Linda Vista Elementary rank in CA?

Linda Vista Elementary ranks #5,983 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Linda Vista Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Linda Vista Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Linda Vista Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Linda Vista Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Linda Vista Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Linda Vista Elementary a Title I school?

No, Linda Vista Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Linda Vista Elementary?

71.9% of students at Linda Vista 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 – 5th
Enrollment
456
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Santa Clara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.5%
Area population (ZIP 95127)
61,091
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
39
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 95127; 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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