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#4465 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 47% in state
Lynhaven Elementary
Elementary School · Campbell Union · San Jose, CA
A Campbell Union charter elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
881 South Cypress Ave., San Jose, CA 95117
- Math 36% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lynhaven Elementary score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lynhaven 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 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$115,778
Median home value
$1,425,200
Median rent
$2,367/mo
College educated
44.4%
Homeownership
35.6%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95117; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HarkerPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,976 | Compare → |
| Academy of Mandarin ImmersionPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Action Day Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–8 | 0.7 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| As-safa AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Campbell Union
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 of 12
- District spending per student
- $18,944NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lynhaven Elementary is listed in Campbell Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lynhaven Elementary
Lynhaven Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of Campbell Union, serving approximately 502 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,465 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lynhaven Elementary
What grades does Lynhaven Elementary serve?
Lynhaven Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lynhaven Elementary?
Lynhaven Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynhaven Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynhaven Elementary is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lynhaven Elementary rank in CA?
Lynhaven Elementary ranks #4,465 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lynhaven Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lynhaven Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Lynhaven Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lynhaven Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lynhaven Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Lynhaven Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lynhaven Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lynhaven Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lynhaven Elementary?
49.6% of students at Lynhaven 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
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (408) 566-0368
- Area population (ZIP 95117)
- 27,798
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 95117; 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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