Very Good
#1727 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 18% in state
Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy
Elementary School · Franklin-mckinley Elementary · San Jose, CA
A Franklin-mckinley Elementary elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
455 Los Arboles St., San Jose, CA 95111
- Math 49% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2018, reaching 45% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$97,162
Median home value
$826,200
Median rent
$1,954/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocketship Rising StarsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 614 | Compare → |
| Captain Jason M. Dahl ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Rocketship Spark AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| Voices College-bound Language AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.2 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 337 | 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.
Franklin-mckinley Elementary
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #2 of 16
- District spending per student
- $21,248NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy is listed in Franklin-McKinley Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy
Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of Franklin-mckinley Elementary, serving approximately 184 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,727 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy
What grades does Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy serve?
Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy?
Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy rank in CA?
Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy ranks #1,727 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy a charter school?
No, Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy a Title I school?
No, Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy?
75.5% of students at Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (408) 363-5675
- Area population (ZIP 95111)
- 58,885
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 95111; 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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