Below Average
#8005 of 9,539 schools in CA
Rachel Carson Elementary
Elementary School · San Jose Unified · San Jose, CA
A San Jose Unified elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4245 Meg Dr., San Jose, CA 95136
- Math 38% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rachel Carson Elementary score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rachel Carson 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 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 45Some 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
$143,696
Median home value
$1,104,300
Median rent
$2,750/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95136; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 587 | Compare → |
| Holy Family SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Terrell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| One World Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–6 | 0.9 mi | 26 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Jose Unified
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #31 of 41
- District spending per student
- $17,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rachel Carson Elementary is listed in San Jose Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rachel Carson Elementary
Rachel Carson Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of San Jose Unified, serving approximately 196 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #8,005 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rachel Carson Elementary
What grades does Rachel Carson Elementary serve?
Rachel Carson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rachel Carson Elementary?
Rachel Carson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rachel Carson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rachel Carson Elementary is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rachel Carson Elementary rank in CA?
Rachel Carson Elementary ranks #8,005 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rachel Carson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rachel Carson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Rachel Carson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rachel Carson Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rachel Carson Elementary a charter school?
No, Rachel Carson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rachel Carson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rachel Carson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rachel Carson Elementary?
44.4% of students at Rachel Carson 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
- 196
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (408) 535-6287
- Area population (ZIP 95136)
- 47,157
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 95136; 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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