Very Good
#3312 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 35% in state
Pearl Zanker Elementary
Elementary School · Milpitas Unified · Milpitas, CA
A Milpitas Unified elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1585 Fallen Leaf Dr., Milpitas, CA 95035
- Math 52% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pearl Zanker Elementary score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 55% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pearl Zanker Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,509/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milpitas), 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
$176,723
Median home value
$1,180,700
Median rent
$3,110/mo
College educated
58.6%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95035; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Mattos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Stratford Milpitas Great MallPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 623 | Compare → |
| Stratford Milpitas CorningPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Northwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 454 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Milpitas Unified
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #11 of 15
- District spending per student
- $15,894NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pearl Zanker Elementary is listed in Milpitas Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pearl Zanker Elementary
Pearl Zanker Elementary is a public elementary school in Milpitas, CA, part of Milpitas Unified, serving approximately 578 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,312 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pearl Zanker Elementary
What grades does Pearl Zanker Elementary serve?
Pearl Zanker Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Pearl Zanker Elementary?
Pearl Zanker Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 578 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl Zanker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl Zanker Elementary is 26.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pearl Zanker Elementary rank in CA?
Pearl Zanker Elementary ranks #3,312 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pearl Zanker Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pearl Zanker Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Pearl Zanker Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pearl Zanker Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pearl Zanker Elementary a charter school?
No, Pearl Zanker Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pearl Zanker Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pearl Zanker Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pearl Zanker Elementary?
40.1% of students at Pearl Zanker 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 578
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (408) 635-2882
- Area population (ZIP 95035)
- 78,479
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 95035; 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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