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#1068 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 11% in state

Majestic Way Elementary

Elementary School · Berryessa Union Elementary · San Jose, CA

A Berryessa Union Elementary elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1855 Majestic Way, San Jose, CA 95132

  • Math 70% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 71% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+24.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+28.2 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.6:1
District spending per student$17,047
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at Majestic Way Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency70%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 70% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
70%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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

24.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Majestic Way 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat 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

$172,266

Median home value

$1,263,600

Median rent

$3,092/mo

College educated

50.1%

Homeownership

74.6%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ruskin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.7K–50.7 mi399Compare →
Foothill Adventist ElementaryPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.8 mi51Compare →
Foothill Adventst SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privateK–80.8 mi40Compare →
Laneview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.4K–50.8 mi369Compare →

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.

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

Berryessa Union Elementary

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#5 of 13
District spending per student
$17,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Majestic Way Elementary is listed in Berryessa Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Majestic Way Elementary

Majestic Way Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of Berryessa Union Elementary, serving approximately 442 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,068 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Majestic Way Elementary

What grades does Majestic Way Elementary serve?

Majestic Way Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Majestic Way Elementary?

Majestic Way Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Majestic Way Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Majestic Way Elementary is 24.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Majestic Way Elementary rank in CA?

Majestic Way Elementary ranks #1,068 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Majestic Way Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Majestic Way Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Majestic Way Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Majestic Way Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Majestic Way Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Majestic Way Elementary a Title I school?

No, Majestic Way Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Majestic Way Elementary?

24.9% of students at Majestic Way 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
442
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Santa Clara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
Area population (ZIP 95132)
39,605
Area average commute
30.4 min
Area median age
42.4
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 95132; 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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